Mrs. Drake and the Ducks

MRS. DRAKE AND THE DUCKS is a story about friendship , love and family. Mrs. Drake is a kind, wise woman who cares for the inhabitants of her local park. She is a friend and advisor to the squirrels, birds and especially the ducks. Young Dexter Duck is unhappy. A wild storm sends him on a big adventure that leads him to a new phase in his life.

MRS. DRAKE AND THE DUCKS is a story about friendship, love and family. Mrs. Drake is kind, wise woman who cares for the inhabitants of her local park. She is a friend and advisor to the squirrels, birds, cleaning men and especially the ducks. Natasha and Skyler Duck and their children are Mrs. Drake's favorites. She loves, helps and feeds everyone and everyone just loves Mrs. Drake. When a big storm comes it tests her and it sends young Dexter Duck on a life changing adventure. This is a great book for young readers up to 10 years old. It is the perfect read aloud book for teachers, parents and grandparents. MRS. DRAKE AND THE DUCKS is a gentle tale that touches on kindness, love, friendship, family and respect for all. This is the story kids will want to read or hear again and again. Grownups will love it too.

Kevin L. Hayes was an elementary school teacher in New York City for many years. " Mrs. Drake and the Ducks" is his second book. He also wrote "Joy of My Heart: A Saint Patrick's Day Tale " (Illustrated by Bud Boccone). Kevin loves baseball and reading. He lives in his native New York with his wife Bridget. Sometimes they go to the park to visit the ducks. You should too.