Bette Davis Midler je americká zpěvačka, herečka a komička, známá fanouškům jako The Divine Miss M. Během své kariéry získala čtyři ceny Grammy, cenu Emmy a cenu Tony a byla dvakrát nominována na Oscara. Je známá svým nezaměnitelným hlasem a charismatickým vystupováním na pódiu. Její rozmanitá tvorba zahrnuje hudbu, film a divadlo a zanechala nesmazatelnou stopu v zábavním průmyslu.
A new children's book from Random House promises to offer engaging storytelling and captivating illustrations, designed to delight young readers. It aims to inspire imagination and foster a love for reading through its unique narrative and vibrant characters.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Inspired by the real-life rainbow-colored Mandarin Duck who appeared in New York’s Central Park in 2018, this modern fable by Bette Midler celebrates the connections people make with each other and the world around them. How do you get people to appreciate what is right in front of them? In The Tale of the Mandarin Duck, it takes a mysterious, beautiful duck and a clear-eyed kid to point out the obvious! Bette Midler’s distinctive voice joins striking photos of the real duck by Michiko Kakutani and charming black-and-white drawings by Joana Avillez. This book will have readers of all ages coming back to visit the fantastical interpretation of New York City and its odd ducks—both feathered and human. An afterword by Ms. Kakutani adds details to the facts behind this one-of-a-kind story of the Mandarin Duck.