Quack Quack, Take Two Steps Back

Squirrel and Mouse are playing with their acorn ball, but “Oh no!” it falls into the canal. Find out how, with the help of their friends, they get their nut back and learn all about staying safe by water.

Read the book with your little ones and then practice how to take #TwoStepsBack.

A toddler feeds the ducks on the water as their mother crouches beside her

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Image of the front page of the Water Safety for Little Explorers storyook, Quack Quack, Take two steps back

About the author

We’re delighted to have worked with Muddy Publishing’s Matt Buckingham on the story and illustrations for our water safety storybook, Quack, Quack, Take Two Steps Back!

Last Edited: 24 January 2025