Photogenic Mandarin Ducks

The Wood Duck and the Mandarin: The Northern Wood Ducks

by: Lawton L. Shurtleff, Christopher Savage

Amazon Price: $59.10 (as of 02/17/2012)

This is a story of conservation told through the natural histories of two of the world's most fascinating birds, the Wood Duck of North America and the Mandarin of Asia. The only two species in their genus (Aix), these Northern Wood Ducks are native to different continents but have long been kept together in captivity. Now, for the first time in history, they are also flying side by side in the wild in a small area of northern California.

Safari: Mandarin Duck

Amazon Price: $2.49 (as of 02/17/2012)

The Wild Safari hand-painted, authentic, and affordable bird replicas stimulate creative play. Children love them for their playful poses, quality, and collectible range, as well as their educational value. A color-coded 5-language educational hang tag is included with each replica.

The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks (Picture Puffins)

by: Katherine Paterson

Amazon Price: $2.79 (as of 02/17/2012)

A one-eyed samurai is unjustly forced to be a servant in this Japanese folktale; PW praised Paterson's retelling as "rich with magic, compassion and love," and the Dillons' pastel and watercolor illustrations as "exquisite." Ages 5-8.