Shep: A True Story

The true story of a domestic duck born in the wild. Losing his mother at a very young age, the baby ducks he takes under his wing and cares for while he is not much more than a baby himself, his struggles and triumphs learning to fit in with the other ducks, surviving a bitter cold winter without the ability to fly and hunt for food. He comes through it all with "flying" colors. Patsy is from Canada. She writes children's books and poetry. When she is not writing she likes going for long walks and getting in touch with nature. It is usually on her walks that the characters for her next book are born. This series is about the animals I have rescued or adopted. And, how they lived in my home for a time; some recuperating from their injuries, and others just needing some extra help to make it back to their home in the wild. There are eight books in this series. I am still helping animals whose stories may not make it into books. But, they are just as special. I would like everyone to have respect and compassion for animals. It is especially important to teach our children to respect them, and all of nature. Reading these books to your children is a good way to teach them the importance of respecting our wild friends and our pets.