A Paddling of Ducks

Written by Marjorie Blain Parker · Illustrated by Joseph Kelly

Explore a whimsical animal kingdom with playful collective nouns.

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32 pages· 200L

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a whimsical journey through a zany animal kingdom where an army of ants and a herd of zebras play in surreal park settings. Discover the magic of collective nouns like a skulk of foxes and a nest of vipers, all brought to life with vivid illustrations. Young readers will delight in the visual jokes and clever puns hidden on every page, making each turn a new adventure. What surprises await in this imaginative world where language and laughter collide?

From the publisher

Featuring groups of animals from an army of ants to a herd of zebras, this book takes young children on a wildly imaginative tour through a zany animal kingdom. Each group of animals is described using a collective noun (for example, a skulk of foxes, a nest of vipers, a labor of moles). Joseph Kelly’s richly detailed illustrations show animals engaged in gently surreal play on a summer day in various park-like settings. Young readers will revel in the visual jokes and puns on every page.

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