Mom, I'm a Lucky Duck

Tuck These Wise Words Into Your Pocket

Is there anything moms don't do? They raise us, care for us, and then, in spite of their strong attachment, nudge us lovingly out of the nest and into the real world. In his latest photographic collection, Mom, I'm a Lucky Duck (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $9.95), Bob Elsdale, with coauthor Patrick Regan, celebrates the importance of mothers, allowing us to raise our beaks high and give these women a great big "Thanks!"

Using his characteristic combination of photographic talent and technological expertise, Bob Elsdale captures the warmth and joy generated by motherly love through a group of newly hatched ducklings. Whether proudly testing their wings or sleepily cuddling with mom, the poses of the tiny hatchlings artfully display the wide range of emotions associated with this special relationship. When paired with Elsdale's fun and expressive photographs, Patrick Regan's heartwarming narration makes Mom, I'm a Lucky Duck a delightful expression of the gratitude owed to our wonderful mothers:

• "Since the day I was born, you have given me your wisdom and experience."
• "You were always there at the starting line, delighting in my little triumphs."
• "Everything I know, I learned from you."

Set against the backdrop of a white, feathery wonderland, Elsdale's photography creates a feeling almost as warm and fuzzy as its adorable stars, and moms everywhere are sure to appreciate Regan's thoughtful words. With its playful style and heartfelt message, Mom, I'm a Lucky Duck is a wonderful and creative way to let mothers everywhere know what lucky ducks we are.

Sample Interior Pages

About Bob Elsdale and Patrick Regan

Bob Elsdale began his career in photography in the 1970s, and he hasn't had a "proper job" since. He currently lives in London, England and works primarily in the advertising industry.

Patrick Regan is the author of more than 20 social expression titles and has written for such luminaries as Mary Engelbreit and Becky Kelly. Regan lives in Kansas City, MO.

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Contact: Shelly Barkes, (800) 851-8923, ext. 6818, sbarkes@amuniversal.com

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Mom, I'm a Lucky Duck

By: Bob Elsdale and Patrick Regan
ISBN: 978-0-7407-7279-5
Format: Hardcover: 6 x 6, 84 pages
Price: $9.95 ($11.95 Canada)