Bernadette Watts

From the moment he hatches, one little duckling knows he is completely different from his brothers and sisters. His feathers are the wrong color, he is much bigger than the others, and he simply does not look like a normal duck. No matter how hard he tries to act like his family, the other animals tease him and turn him away. Feeling completely alone, the brave little bird leaves his home to find a place where he truly belongs. As you follow him through the changing seasons, you will see him face cold winters, scary encounters, and lonely nights. But nature has a wonderful surprise waiting for him. Discover a timeless story about growing up, finding your true self, and learning that being different might just mean you are meant for something beautiful.

Spend a season in the forest with a little tree who is always wishing for something bigger and better. Deep in the woods, a young fir tree spends his days ignoring the warm sunlight and fresh air around him. Instead of enjoying his quiet home, he constantly complains about being too short and dreams of the glamorous life he believes awaits him in the human world. When he is finally chopped down and decorated as a glorious, shining Christmas tree, he thinks he has found true happiness at last. But the bright lights and festive songs only last for one magical evening before everything changes. Brought to life through expressive and charming illustrations in this graphic novel adaptation, this bittersweet tale is a gentle reminder to live in the present. Join the little fir tree on his journey and discover why it is so important to appreciate the beautiful moments in life while they are happening.