A sibling? Duck Merle is about to have
eight! No wonder she’s so excited!
She happily makes a mobile with Dad.
When the chicks finally hatch, Merle is
enchanted. In the hustle and bustle of
everyday family life, Merle discovers
how nice it is to cuddle with the little
ones, help mum and dad with nappy
changing and feeding, make her siblings
laugh and take good care of them.
And luckily, there’s enough room for
them all in mummy and daddy’s hearts
and on their laps!
A sensitive read-aloud story about the
adventure of becoming a big sibling,
the happiness of still being allowed to
be small when you’re big, and all the
beautiful aspects of a strong sibling relationship
– from the very beginning.