Dennis duckling
£11.95
Dennis and his sister need someone to look after them, someone to help wash their feathers and feed them. A grown-up duck called Annie comes to talk with them. ‘I’m scared!’ says Dennis. ‘Who will look after us?’
Through Dennis’ story, this colourful picture book explains what may be happening to young children and helps them to express some of the emotions they may be feeling about upsetting and confusing events. The simple child-focused text and open story make this a flexible resource that can be used with children in a range of settings and circumstances.
This book is ideal for very young children (aged 2–5 years old) who are leaving their birth families for the first time to be looked after by foster carers.
HARD COPY
Reviews
Love this book. Simple with large print pictures to explain a journey of a duckling into a foster family. It is very powerful. Highly recommend.
Natasha, five stars, Amazon.co.uk
A definite must have for all foster carers. I have been going round all foster carers I know recommending this book. The book is simple but effective. The kids I have like the story and can easily understand what’s happening and see themselves in Dennis.
Five stars, Amazon.co.uk
This lovely, simple story outlines Dennis Duckling’s move from his birth family to a foster family. This story could be useful with foster parents or social workers to explore the issues around past experiences, current concerns and future issues. There are also brief, but very helpful notes at the back to help guide parents/carers through the process with the child.
Youth in Mind website
This is a bright engaging book for the younger child. It could be read by anyone involved with the child during transition from birth family to foster care or permanent placement. It has some helpful notes for the adult who will be reading to the child. The story allows acknowledgement of the fact that new places can be unfamiliar and that, with time, things can feel better. It also allows the move to happen without blaming any of the adults involved. Dennis Duckling gives an opportunity to work through the concept of foster care or adoption with the younger child in a non-threatening way. It allows the child and carer to discuss different situations and feelings around them.
Fiona Strachan, Foster Families