Henry Gets in Shape

Written and illustrated by Robert Quackenbush

Part of the Henry Duck Book Series

Hardcover

$17.99

$16.97

4 - 8

Reading age

Page count

Aug 17, 2021

Publication date

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What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

In his latest merry misadventure, Henry the Duck’s new exercise plan leaves him more frazzled than fit in this energetic and hilarious picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush! Henry the Duck it out of shape and needs to exercise! Where should he begin? Lifting barbells? Doing chin ups? Jumping rope? Whatever Henry does to build muscle always leaves him exhausted! Children and parents alike will love following disaster-prone Henry trying to master his fitness routine, cleverly written and illustrated by celebrated and legendary author Robert Quackenbush.

What Kind of Book is Henry Gets in Shape

Topics

ducks exercise ducks, geese, etc.

Genres

fiction

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The Creative Behind the Book

Author & Illustrator

Robert Quackenbush

Robert Quackenbush, the author and illustrator of more than two hundred books for young readers, is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles and also has a master’s degree in social studies and a PhD in childhood education. Quackenbush’s many books include Henry the Duck, Detective Mole, Miss Mallard, Pete Pack Rat, and Sheriff Sally Gopher. He is the three-time winner of the American Flag Institute Award for outstanding contributions to children’s literature and winner of an Edgar Allan Poe Special Award for best juvenile mystery. He lives in New York City with his wife, Margery, director of NAAP. Their now adult son, Piet, was the inspiration for many of the author’s books when he was growing up.