A is for Andy. B is for Billy. And C is for a whole community of ducks!
ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is a playful alphabet book set in Portland, Maine’s beloved Deering Oaks Park, where twenty-six lively ducks introduce young readers to the alphabet through their own quirky personalities—from Andy, who ambles, to Ziggy, who zigzags.
Perfect for shared reading at home and in the classroom. Supports letter recognition and early reading skills while celebrating curiosity, individuality, and community.
For readers pre-K through grade 3.
Jeanine Deas
Illustrated by Andrew Bourassa
Softcover: 978-1-961905-77-1 | $12.95
E-book: 978-1-961905-78-8 | $4.99
April 2026 | 34 pages | Age: 4-7 years
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“ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is a charming book for kiddos who get to learn their ABCs with help from their fine-feathered friends!“
—Rachel Gladstone, book reviewer for Dish magazine
“This playful alliterative ABC book goes far beyond letter recognition and supports key early literacy skills.“
—Danielle E. Warren, early childhood educator and training facilitator
“The ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park waddle and yawn, but they are also up to much crazier things! Who knew? Well, now we do, thanks to this sweetly silly abecedarian.“
—Charlotte Agell, educator and children’s book author
“Each letter cleverly matches the duck name in uppercase, and duck action in lowercase. The art is captivating! Simple, silly, and FUN! Children of all ages will love this book!“
—Angie Nightingale, early childhood educator
“ABC Ducks is Absolutely Bedazzlingly Creative!!!”
—Beth Warren, mother of three avid readers