85. Waiting in the Wings

Waiting in the Wings. Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton. Illustrated by Eg Keller. 2024. 40 pages. [Source: Library] [picture book]

First sentence:  Mr. and Mrs Puddleduck were expecting their first clutch of eggs. It was time to make a nest, but all the good spots by the water's edge were already taken.

Premise/plot: This picture book was inspired by a true event. It is the story of a family of ducks who made a nest near/at a theatre. The actors "helped" the "chorus line" of ducklings make their way safely to the wharf. It is told from the ducks' perspective--so it is animal fantasy. It is a sweet, precious, adorable story--along those lines.

My thoughts: I enjoyed this one. I do love, love, love Julie Andrews. This picture book celebrates the theatre but does so through the perspective of ducks! I'd never really thought what a duck's view point of musical theatre would be! That added some delight to the story.

 

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