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Maria's Duck Tales: Wildlife Stories from My Garden
by
Maria Daddino (Goodreads Author)
Award Winning Nature Stories from a National Wildlife Federation Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat! 5-Star Reviews!
"... endearing collection of stories ... Thanks to the balance of awe and familiarity that Daddino conveys, her relationship to the creatures is immediately compelling ... charming ..." Kirkus Reviews
"... strong pick for wildlife-themed memoir collections,...more
"... endearing collection of stories ... Thanks to the balance of awe and familiarity that Daddino conveys, her relationship to the creatures is immediately compelling ... charming ..." Kirkus Reviews
"... strong pick for wildlife-themed memoir collections,...more
Paperback, 110 pages
Published
April 26th 2011
by Aeon Publishing Inc.
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A quick and wonderful read! Maria Daddino writes so beautiful and includes wonderful, but not overwhelming details. All the stories told are heartwarming and sweet.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
Reviewed by Joana James for Readers Favorite
Maria's Duck Tales is lovely little book filled with stories that warm the heart, make you want to laugh and sometimes cry. This is a record of one woman's experiences as she cares for the loveable wildlife in her own back yard. The ducks, geese, squirrels and dogs that called her yard home all had a story to tell. I was easily transported into Maria's world. I could envision angry geese honking trying to protect their nest and anxious little baby duck...more
Maria's Duck Tales is lovely little book filled with stories that warm the heart, make you want to laugh and sometimes cry. This is a record of one woman's experiences as she cares for the loveable wildlife in her own back yard. The ducks, geese, squirrels and dogs that called her yard home all had a story to tell. I was easily transported into Maria's world. I could envision angry geese honking trying to protect their nest and anxious little baby duck...more
Maria’s Duck Tales by Maria Daddino is exactly what the title suggests - a collection of acutely observed accounts of the antics of this author’s favourite birds. But we’re not limited to ducks. There are stories about other ‘wild-friends’ including ospreys, Fatso and Gypsy the squirrels, Sara Beth and Diablo the geese, and Misty and Gypsy the collies. There are mentions too of opossums, groundhogs and deer. But the ducks, the Muscovies and the Pekins, are undeniably the stars. One of the most e...more
"Maria's Duck Tales" came to my attention during the Global eBook Awards ceremony, during which it won in its category. I made a note to myself that this book needed to go on my reading list, and I'm glad I did.
Maria Daddino's prose is lovely as she writes about her beloved ducks, birds and other wildlife visitors to the gardens at her various homes. She talks about the importance of animals to ecological balance, and the importance of caring for wildlife in urban areas ... but most of all, she...more
Maria Daddino's prose is lovely as she writes about her beloved ducks, birds and other wildlife visitors to the gardens at her various homes. She talks about the importance of animals to ecological balance, and the importance of caring for wildlife in urban areas ... but most of all, she...more
5-Star Review by Maya Fleischmann for IndieReader.com 2012
IndieReader Discovery Award Winner (Nature 2012)
http://indiereader.com/2012/05/maria%...
Verdict: Maria’s Duck Tales – Wildlife Stories from my Garden is a delightful and informative, stirring set of tender and educational animal stories for nature lovers, young and old.
A collection of stories about the ducks that lived in the author’s backyard and taught her about Mother Nature’s hope and heartbreak.
Author Maria Daddino writes about her P...more
IndieReader Discovery Award Winner (Nature 2012)
http://indiereader.com/2012/05/maria%...
Verdict: Maria’s Duck Tales – Wildlife Stories from my Garden is a delightful and informative, stirring set of tender and educational animal stories for nature lovers, young and old.
A collection of stories about the ducks that lived in the author’s backyard and taught her about Mother Nature’s hope and heartbreak.
Author Maria Daddino writes about her P...more
The sweet and sad parts were a little too contrasting to me. Plus, I know Maria is the author, but I just didn't like her as a character in the book that much. I wanted a little more about the animals and a little less about her. You could tell that she knows a TON about nature and I know she won a TON of awards for this book, but just for me none of that didn't make me all that happy with the book. It certainly wasn't a terrible book, and there were certain parts I did really like, but that's t...more
I received this through a goodreads giveaway. Its a nice and quick read. I loved the cover and especially her packaging, I couldn't wait to read it but I hated taking the ribbon off, it just looked so nice. The stories were cute and heartwarming and conveyed a range of emotions as I read them.
I received this book in the free giveaways.
I liked the story about Peeper. He must of been lots of fun!
And thanks Maria for the bookmark. Love butterflies!
Really cute stories and I know you had fun watching them happen.
Thank you for the book!
I liked the story about Peeper. He must of been lots of fun!
And thanks Maria for the bookmark. Love butterflies!
Really cute stories and I know you had fun watching them happen.
Thank you for the book!
Won a copy through Goodreads' First Reads program.
Very detailed, with a wide range of personalities given to the visitors to Maria’s gardens. I found the book very endearing and light hearted.
Very detailed, with a wide range of personalities given to the visitors to Maria’s gardens. I found the book very endearing and light hearted.
Loved it! I'm ready for the sequel.
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This book isn't what I expected. It became my favorite book that I would defiantely read over and over again. The last chapter had me in tears because I really understand what she was trying to say. If your a animal lover or garden as your passion...this is definately for you. Its a must-read in my opinion. Thank you Maria for writing this awesome book.
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Mother, grandmother, passionate about native gardens, birds, wildlife and collies, writer, author, believer in fairies ...
Maria, a passionate gardener and wildlife enthusiast, invites and welcomes all wildlife into her garden. Her extensive native and natural garden, certified as a wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, has been on display in several East End garden tours. Maria liv...more
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Maria, a passionate gardener and wildlife enthusiast, invites and welcomes all wildlife into her garden. Her extensive native and natural garden, certified as a wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, has been on display in several East End garden tours. Maria liv...more
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