GILBERT THE DRAKE
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Almost on cue when the auctioneer announced a drake for auction out stepped Gilbert into the middle of the paddock. He stretched his wings widely on both sides and ruffled his magnificent feathers as much as to say "here I am for all of yee to see". That's when Sean noticed a group of Reillys on one side of the paddock and a group of Sullivans on the other.
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About the Book
A child who grows up close to animals, be they pets like cats and dogs or other creatures like birds, squirrels or beasts of the field know the wonderous feeling of sharing life with another being different from themselves. Whether a horse, a goat or a humble duck theses creatures teach lessons and greater understanding of life.
About the Author
Eamonn (Edward J.) Coffey was raised in Ireland in the 1950s and came to the US in 1970. As the middle child in a family of 5 he grew up in a semi-rural area surrounded by farms, fields and animals including, of course, ducks.