Paul Sambrooks – författare

The story of Dennis Duckling has been used by carers and childcare professionals for over 25 years. This newly illustrated edition is ideal for very young children who are leaving their birth families for the first time to be cared for by foster carers. Dennis is sad because his parents can no longer look after him. He goes to live on a river where he makes new friends and is cared for by other grown-up ducks. Through Dennis' story, this colourful picture book allows children to express some of the emotions they are feeling when faced with upsetting and confusing events.

When his mum and dad were no longer able to look after him safely, Dennis Duckling moved to a new home on a river where he was looked after by a family of ducks. Although Dennis quickly settled in he still wanted to see his parents and missed the pond where he used to live. He wanted to know if he would ever go home and who would look after him. 'What's going to happen?' asked Dennis. This brightly illustrated picture book, ideally suited to young children (aged 2-7) who are living in foster care, is the sequel to the ever-popular Dennis Duckling (BAAF 2009).