Meet Thomas, one of our planet's "extraordinary souls", who from a very young age, developed a deep compassion for the planet, and for every animal, and plant that lives here. Meet his Mom and Dad, and his brothers, George and John, who love Thomas as deeply as Thomas loves the planet.
Read about the serendipitous moment when a tiny, shivering, orphaned wild duckling (who would otherwise have been "nothing but a potato chip to a fox") found Thomas. There, began an unexpected adventure! A rescue that almost didn’t happen and a boy who just would not give up! Follow the twists and turns as Thomas and his family race against time to find a rescue center that would take in a duckling, in the middle of a global pandemic when the world seemed to have just shut down.
Finally, the family embark upon a 158-mile trip to save... not a falcon, not an eagle, not an owl, nor a hawk… but... just… an ordinary duckling!
All these elements - plus a spur-of-the-moment, original, composition of a lullaby for the wild duckling, (that sprung up from somewhere deep inside of George's gentle heart) - come together to make this TRUE story about a noisy, jumpy, duckling and a noisy, chatty, family - an immensely heart-warming tale of courage, hope, and love.
See actual photographs of events as they unfolded.
Additionally, hear from Little Peeper, the plucky, funny, wise, and endearing duckling who tells the story of his rescue in his own words. Embedded in this wonderful work of fiction (based on actual events) are some truly beautiful themes about individuality, self-love, and family. Journey along with Little Peeper as he learns to hold on to hope, and realizes that he is beautiful, wonderful, special, and important. That he matters! That it doesn't matter what anyone else believes about him because what's most important is what he believes about himself! Cheer Little Peeper on as he discovers the true source of strength, amid the many twists and turns of his young life.
This is THE pandemic story of hope!
(Recommended ages: 0-115)