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The Almost
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 9 2026
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.07 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A heartwarming, gentle tale about healing, courage, and the places where we truly belong.
Barnaby is a rescue duck with a big heart and a painful past. After a difficult life on the farm, he dreams of finding a home in the big city-only to find it lacks the one thing he loves most: water. When a well-meaning attempt to help leaves him feeling outcast and misunderstood, Barnaby retreats into a shell of caution.
But when the city finally builds the beautiful, sparkling pond he always dreamed of, Barnaby finds himself standing at the edge of his greatest fear. Will he ever find the courage to dip his wings into the water, or is he destined to love his sanctuary from afar?
The Duck Who Loved the Pond from Afar is a lyrical story about the invisible barriers we build around ourselves-and the gentle, persistent love that helps us overcome them. Perfect for children (and adults) who have ever felt like they didn't quite belong, this story reminds us that sometimes, the hardest distance to cross is the one we create in our own hearts.
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