The Duck and the Darklings

Peterboy wants to find something special for his grandfather, but he finds a fallen duck in need of care. This is an extraordinary and totally enchanting story of friendship, hope and joy from two very talented, award-winning picture-book makers. 2016 WA Premier's Book Awards, Children's 2015 CBCA Picture Book of the 2015 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's LiteratureGrandpapa's eyes shine when he remembers the beauty of the world, long-ago. Peterboy wants to find something wonderful to bring the light to Grandpapa's eyes and keep it there. What he finds is a duck, wounded and broken, and Grandpapa mends her from top to tail; quack, waddle and wing!The Duck and the Darklings is a triumphant story, for children and adults, about the coming of hope in dark days, the warmth of friendship and the splendour of a new dawn.Selected by the International Youth Library as a White Raven 2015 book.