5-Star Review by Readers' Favorite: Doris Dumrauf’s picture book Max Mallard Has An Adventure is a sweet tale about courage, self-confidence, and differences. It is written in simple language so young readers can easily follow the plot as it describes one young Mallard duck’s journey of discovery. With spectacular color photographs, this story is visually appealing and engaging, as well as educational. Along Max’s journey, he meets other creatures and learns something unique about each one. In the end, the author includes some facts about Mallard ducks. This is a great story to help young readers find their courage and self-confidence.

Doris Dumrauf is an award-winning author, nature photographer, and public speaker. In addition to books, her publishing credits include newspapers, magazines, and calendars. Doris captured the photos in this book in a county park near her home in western Pennsylvania. She hopes her book will inspire readers to respect wildlife and to protect the environment we share with them. Doris is honored to have earned these awards for her work: Second Place Best Photography 2024 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards First Place Best Photography 2021 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards First Place Best Photography 2019 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards Silver/Second Place 2019 Feathered Quill Book Awards Program in the Children’s Early Readers (6-8) category Other picture books: Create Your Own Backyard Wildlife Habitat Common Backyard Birds Life in a Wetland

Publisher: Raccoon Creek Press
Author: Doris Dumrauf
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ISBN: 978-0-9976767-5-4
Size (H x W): 11x8.5
Weight: 9.5 ounces
Cover Type: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 36
Language: English
Date Published: 2023-09-21