Hitting Shelves August 18, 2026
Duck, Duck, Groove
A dancing duck.
A flashy raincoat.
A forest full of opinions.
Get ready to groove with a joyful picture book about being yourself—even when others say not to.
Upton isn’t your average duck. He’s got style, rhythm, and a brand-new raincoat that makes him strut his stuff with flair. But when other forest animals insist “Ducks don’t do that!”, Upton begins to wonder—should he tone it down or keep flapping to his own beat?
Winner of the 2026 NCTE Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts Award
In this sensory-rich picture book, a little girl and her grandparents make the family’s traditional spaghetti and meatballs recipe together―and hope to jog Grandpa’s fading memory.
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a free coloring sheet!
© Jaclyn Sinquett, 2023
“This touching picture book, with its vibrant illustrations and engaging text, shows the heartache families experience when a loved one starts forgetting ordinary things, but also the hope and joy that can be found when they respond to special things.” —Midwest Book Review
"A sweet tale about the power of food, laced with meaningful lessons." —Kirkus Reviews
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© Jaclyn Sinquett, 2023
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About Jeanette
Author. Teacher. Baker. Never Bored.
Jeanette Fazzari Jones grew up on the Jersey shore learning how to cook and craft alongside of her family. The inspiration for her stories comes from the amazing children in her life, past and present. These days, she lives in Kentucky, works as a teacher, and strives to be the neighborhood mom with the good snacks. Her inability to sit still often finds her baking, gardening, sewing, or playing boardgames with her husband and kids.
