Summary
A newly hatched duckling decides George is its mother and follows him everywhere. George learns about how baby animals bond with and follow a parent.
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
Some baby animals bond with the first caregiver they see and follow it to stay safe. The duckling follows George just like it would its real mother.
- Why did the duckling follow George around?
- How does following a parent help a baby animal survive?
- What did George have to do to care for the duckling?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: duckling, hatch, follow, care.
Try it: Draw the duckling following George. Write why staying close keeps a baby animal safe.