Stories that help young children understand big ideas through warmth, wonder, and heart.
Dive into joyful rhyming adventures where children learn counting, kindness, confidence, and caring for the world around them.
Where letters learn to work together—and every voice counts.
A heart-healing book for children, and the grown-ups who love them.
A beautiful read-aloud for navigating grief together.
See the shapes, sing along— Sight and sound make baby strong.
A gentle story that helps young children understand the true meaning of Easter
Stories that help young children understand big ideas through warmth, wonder, and heart.
Dive into joyful rhyming adventures where children learn counting, kindness, confidence, and caring for the world around them.
Where letters learn to work together—and every voice counts.
A heart-healing book for children, and the grown-ups who love them.
A beautiful read-aloud for navigating grief together.
See the shapes, sing along— Sight and sound make baby strong.
A gentle story that helps young children understand the true meaning of Easter
Holly is an educator with over 30 years in the field teaching students in pre-k through college. With a master’s and sixth year degree in special education, Holly taught young children in public school specializing in early reading skills, and college students at 3 Universities in Connecticut, USA. Holly was also the Director of Special Education for 15 years in 2 public school districts. During her career Holly co-authored many articles published in professional education journals, and developed training for teachers, paraprofessionals and parents in school readiness skills, home-school connection, behavior management, and crisis prevention.
Explore the ‘Dilly Duck’ series, cherished by educators globally. These tales, written in rhyme, support essential skill building in pre-reading, counting, colors and the five senses. Teachers use them as a stepping stone to kindergarten excellence. Ready to discover the magic?
Discover Dilly Duck’s enchanting adventures, penned by award-winning Holly DiBella-McCarthy. These tales skillfully intertwine early learning with powerful lessons on friendship, empathy, and self-worth. An immersive experience of rhymes, colors, and values awaits. Ready to ignite your child’s imagination?
Celebrated as top-tier children’s literature, Dilly Duck books have made a splash! Recognized by Mom’s Choice GOLD, Royal Dragonfly First Place Award in the “Books for kids five and under” category, Pacific Book Award, and a total of 6 Readers’ Favorite Awards. These tales promise memorable moments and enriching lessons for your little one. Each Dilly story comes with a downloadable 12-page STRETCH Learning Resource Guide. Want the best stories for bedtime or playtime? Buy the books and see why they’re award-winners.
From school visits to book signings and the moments that inspire each story, step into Holly’s world of storytelling, connection, and creativity.
Scroll to see the journey — and meet the real Dilly Duck who started it all.
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