Review of The Duckling in Boots - El Patito con Botas

This year, I have a list of amazing bilingual, English and Spanish picture books that I received as part of Read Your World (formerly known as Multicultural Children’s Book Day). For more than ten years, I’ve been a reviewer, author sponsor for six of them, and a proud member of the Board of Trustees. 

This is one of my book reviews for 2026: 

Meet Ducky, a duckling with shiny feet. He tries to hide them with big red boots, but the other ducklings laugh at him. One stormy night, when the farm is plunged into darkness, Ducky's shiny feet light the way and save the day.

With vivid illustrations, the author and illustrator bring us a touching story that reminds us that being different is what makes us special. Written in both English and Spanish, this is perfect for classrooms and homes. I highly recommend this book for children ages 5 to 10.

Camelia Kuhn, Sara Cruz (Ilustrador)

Conoce a Ducky, un patito con patas brillantes. Intenta ocultarlas con unas grandes botas rojas, pero los demás patitos se ríen de él. Una noche de tormenta, cuando la granja se queda a oscuras, las patas brillantes de Ducky iluminan el camino y salvan la situación.

Con vívidas ilustraciones, el autor y el ilustrador nos traen una conmovedora historia que nos recuerda que ser diferentes es lo que nos hace especiales. Escrito en inglés y en español, perfecto para las aulas y los hogares. Recomiendo encarecidamente este libro para niños de 5 a 10 años.

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