Luella

By Melinda Braun

Luella the duck thinks Pancake the dog is her mother and it is Mae and Zoe's job to teach Luella her true identity.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1886028850
• ISBN13: 9781886028852
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Savage Pr
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 16 to 23 months

Customer Reviews

Lovely children's story about a dog teaching a duck to swim.

Inspired by stories of a pet duck, Luella is a children's picturebook about a family who adopts an orphaned baby duckling into their home. Luella becomes imprinted upon the family dog, Pancake. Luella grows up and eats dog kibble, follows Pancake out in the yard, and curls up to sleep next to him on his dog bed. Luella won't even do duck things like swim - until, on a family trip to the lake, Pancake starts to dog paddle, and Luella splashes into the water after him! The minimal yet colorful illustrations complement this lovely children's story about a dog teaching a duck to swim.

Absolutely Charming

Luella is a darling book suitable for all ages. The illustrations by the author Melinda Braun are charming and the story is endearing. Who wouldn't fall in love with Pancake the pug and Luella the duck? A motherless duck is brought home by two young sisters, Mae & Zoe. Pancake teaches Luella how to swim and the meaning of friendship. If you liked Robert McCloskey's Make Way for Ducklings and Blueberries for Sal, you'll be reading Luella over and over again. The unconditional kindness of Luella's adopted family will give you hope and make you smile. Your kids will love this one and you'll love reading it to them.