
By Judy Hindley, Ivan Bates (Illustrator)
A sneaky impostor threatens Mama Duck's brood. Can she outsmart him?
Mama Duck senses danger as a mysterious creature joins her ducklings. With each step, the impostor gets bolder, but Mama Duck is no fool. As the tension builds, young readers will eagerly identify the intruder. Will Mama Duck's cleverness save her family from the sly villain? This lively tale, filled with rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations, promises a thrilling chase and a satisfying showdown. Join Mama Duck as she faces the cunning threat, beak to snout, in a battle of wits.
Story hour alert! Here’s a book with a clever premise, a bouncy text, and sunny, funny pictures. . . . Supremely satisfying. – Booklist (starred review)Mama Duck has a good hunch that the big brown creature waddling behind her babies is no duck! As the foxy impostor sneaks closer and closer to Mama Duck’s trailing brood, little ones will delight in shouting out his identity. Infectious rhythms and fresh, expressive watercolors liven up the pursuit, which ends when Mama Duck confronts the villain, beak to snout, and beats him at his own game.
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