Duck at the Door
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Duck at the Door

Written & illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic

Book #1 in the Max the Duck series

A mysterious knock reveals an unexpected guest, turning a quiet night into chaos.

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32 pages· 382 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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On a winter night, a cozy home is disrupted by an unexpected knock. Max the duck, an unanticipated guest, waddles in, bringing chaos and laughter. As Max settles in, the household of Brody the dog, Dakota the cat, and Bebe the bird must navigate the hilarity and havoc that ensues. Will Max find a place in their hearts, or will his antics prove too much? Dive into this whimsical tale of unexpected friendships and delightful chaos, where every quack leads to a new adventure.

From the publisher

It was a quiet night until–knock, knock, knock!–can that be a DUCK at the door Max the duck burst on the scene in this funny picture book. Preschoolers and those reading to them enjoy giggling along as the animals cause havoc–but always with good intentions.Max and Brody the dog, Dakota the cat, and Bebe the bird race about in their hilarious adventures in Duck at the Door, Duck Soup, Duck and Cover, Sitting Duck. Ducks in a Row, and Happy Go Ducky.Read them all…you’ll quack up!

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
382
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about birdsBooks about ducksBooks about winterBooks about migrationBooks about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
114955
Publication
Published
January 23, 2007
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061214387

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