When Will It Happen?

By: Blanton, Wendy W.

Blanton started writing this book after her first experience hatching ducks. When Will it Happen follows the cycle from egg to adult of a mallard duck. Blanton also photographed every picture herself. She wanted to show young readers what it is like to raise animals this way.

About the Author

Blanton is a wife, mother of three, daughter, social worker, teacher and full time farm hand. She and her family have a small farm in central Virginia where they raise ducks, chickens, guineas, cows and pigs. They also have two very funny donkeys, a cat, and Jake the dog. Blanton began writing while obtaining her masters in teaching in 2022. She spent several years working with special education and tutoring. Blanton likes to believe that children will enjoy the reality of her stories. After completing her first book, she moved from North Carolina to Virginia and she went back to working as a full time social worker. Since then, she has written more books about some of their best friends around the farm.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HJDJ6XSF
• ISBN13: 9798899781544
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Co.
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 10 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5