Double the Ducks
Sale price
$1487
Picture Book · Ages 3–+ · 2002 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Double the Ducks

By Stuart J. Murphy, Valeria Petrone (Illustrator)

A boy faces chaos as his ducks double. Can he manage the flock?

3.8/5 Goodreads · 121 ratings
40 pages· 213 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
$15.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

A young boy's peaceful life with five ducks turns chaotic when each duck brings a friend home. Suddenly, he's overwhelmed with double the ducks and double the work. As he navigates this feathery frenzy, he must learn to manage the growing flock. Will he find a way to handle the quacking chaos, or will the ducks get the best of him? This delightful tale combines fun and friendship with a clever introduction to doubling numbers, making math an adventure in this charming story.

From the publisher

It’s hard work, taking care of 5 little ducks. But when each little duck comes home with a friend – oh, no! Now it’s double the ducks and double the work. How can 1 little boy get everything done? Understanding how to double numbers helps children master both addition and multiplication. Fun, friendship, and lots of ducks make learning this essential skill both easy and entertaining.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
213
Reading age
3–99+
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~281L
For readers who can't stop at one

The next favorite is already out there.

Age-appropriate books selected to help their love of reading grow, delivered right to their door.

Find their book club
Bookroo club box with books for growing readers
More from the creator

More from these creatives

Explore Stuart's bookshelf
Pirate Nap
Sale price
$1499

Pirate Nap

Ages 0–3 · 2011
Series
Sale price
$799

Red Truck

Ages 2–5 · 2008

Divide and Ride

Ages 6–10 · 1997

Earth Day--Hooray!

Ages 6–10 · 2003
Your next read

Books that feel like this one

See all similar books

The Foot Book

Ages 3–6 · 1968

Picky Nicky

Ages 3–5 · 1996

Corduroy Writes a Letter

Ages 4–6

Gus's Garage

Ages 4–7 · 2016

The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Where the Wild Things Are

Ages 3–8 · 1963

Wherever You Go

Ages 3–6 · 2015

The Little I Who Lost His Dot

Ages 3–6 · 2018
The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
67013
Publication
Published
January 1, 2003
First published
December 24, 2002
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060289225

Surprise a reader with their next favorite book.

Spotted a mistake or something missing? Improve this page.

Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.

Bookroo

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo