The True Tale of Lucky & Chuck

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When two mysterious boxes arrive on an ordinary Wednesday afternoon, a young child discovers they contain something extraordinary: two eggs (one small, one large) and an incubator. Following their mother's gentle reminder to "Be patient, wait and see. Trust in nature and let things be," the child watches with growing anticipation as days turn into weeks.

The smaller egg hatches first, revealing an energetic black-and-yellow chick that fills the house with constant peeping. But the larger egg takes its time, testing everyone's patience for another full week. When it finally cracks open, out comes a fragile yellow duckling, much weaker and quieter than its companion. While the child worries about the duckling's survival, something remarkable happens: the little chick becomes the duckling's steadfast companion and cheerleader.

Named Chuck (a playful blend of "chicken" and "duck") and Lucky (for beating the odds), the unlikely pair becomes inseparable. Chuck stays by Lucky's side as the duckling learns to walk on wobbly legs, encouraging its friend with supportive peeps. When separated even briefly, they call to each other with urgent peeps and quacks until reunited. Together with their stuffed bunny "mother," they create their own unique family unit, demonstrating that the strongest bonds often transcend differences. Their heartwarming friendship shows that sometimes the most beautiful relationships come from unexpected places, and that love and support can help overcome any challenge.

Author Bio

Canadian-born author Lyn Steinberg grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia with only a turtle and goldfish for pets. She always dreamed of being a nurse, artist, wife, and mother surrounded by children and animals. After a career in nursing and raising five children, she was ready for the next adventure.

Despite having no experience with farm animals, Lyn and her husband created their own bustling menagerie of sheep, chickens, ducks, llamas, dogs, and cats. The Tale of Lucky and Chuck is the first in her series of true animal adventures, with upcoming stories about mice, snakes, lambs, and mini-pigs.To learn more about Lyn, visit LynSteinberg.com.