When I'm Big – by Ella Bailey

• Main Character: A young duckling with big dreams

• Story Summary:

  • The duckling eagerly imagines all the things it will do "when I'm big."
  • As it observes the older ducks, it envisions exciting adventures like flying high, swimming far, and exploring new places.
  • But as the day unfolds, the duckling realizes that growing up takes time—and that being small has its own special joys.
  • A charming and beautifully illustrated story about patience, growth, and appreciating the present.