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 one of Portland, Maine’s most beloved green spaces. From waddling and quacking to splashing and zigzagging, twenty-six lively ducks introduce young readers to the alphabet through simple actions and engaging scenes.
Designed for pre-K through grade 3, this charming early reader supports letter recognition, vocabulary building, and early reading skills. Set around the real Deering Oaks Pond, the book also gently celebrates curiosity, individuality, and community.
With expressive illustrations and a warm sense of place, ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is perfect for shared reading at home, classroom use, and young readers just beginning their reading journey.
Jeanine Deas and Andrew Bourassa
Softcover: 978-1-961905-77-1 | $12.95
E-book: 978-1-961905-78-8 | $2.99
April 2026 | 32 pages | Age: 4-7 years
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“This is a charming book for kiddos who get to learn their ABCs with help from their fine-feathered friends!“
—Rachel Gladstone, Dish magazine book reviewer
“This book is GREAT! It is a playful, alliterative ABC book that goes far beyond simple letter recognition, supporting phonemic awareness, vocabulary growth, and early reading fluency.“
—Danielle E. Warren, early childhood educator/training facilitator
“Now whenever I see a duck at Deering Oaks, I’ll think of ABC Ducks.“
—Pam Leo, children’s author and founder of the Book Fairy Pantry Project
“A sweet and engaging book.“
—Margy Burns Knight, children’s author
“ABC Ducks is Absolutely Bedazzingly Creative!”
—Beth Warren, mother of three avid readers