Ducks!
Ducks!
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Ducks!

Written by Deborah Underwood & illustrated by T. L. McBeth
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4 - 8
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40
Page count
Feb 11, 2020
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This two color, two word book is utterly enjoyable—two thumbs up!

While a family of ducks swims happily on a pond, one little duck gets distracted by a butterfly only to discover, when it again becomes aware of its surroundings, that its family has disappeared! Duck’s hopes are continually raised then dashed as a host of things initially resembling various duck attributes—in sound, foot pattern, feathers, and more—are discovered upon closer inspection to not be ducks at all in this hilarious (if unintentional) parody of the “duck test”—even if it sounds like a duck, it still might not be a duck. Duck is inspired by a lost dog flyer to create one of its own just before the tender realization that its family has already covered the next telephone pole in flyers, and they are joyfully reunited. McBeth’s simple yet effective orange and blue illustrations are perfectly paired with Underwood’s sparse text to create a story that’s remarkably expressive and full, particularly for one built entirely on the words “duck” and “no.” Duck’s facial expressions are particularly demonstrative, conveying the roller coaster of emotions it experiences throughout the story. The delicious hint of suspense, clever reveals of the mistaken “ducks” (and opportunities for guessing beforehand), and just the right balance of repetition and novelty carry the story forward to a resoundingly sweet and clever finale.

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What Questions Should I Ask My Child

  • Have you heard of the duck test? Basically the idea is if it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck, swims like a duck, etc., then it's probably a duck. But it turns out that's not always the case. What are the characteristics of ducks that get mimicked in the story? Can you think of any other characteristics you could mimic?
  • Have you ever been lost? How did you feel? Does your family have a plan for what to do if you ever get lost? If not, make one now.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781250127099
Publication Date
February 11, 2020
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co (BYR)
Page Count
40
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years

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