Henry's Important Date
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Henry's Important Date

Written & illustrated by Robert Quackenbush

Part of the Henry Duck series

A duck races against time to deliver a birthday cake amidst endless delays.

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48 pages· 557 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Henry the Duck is on a mission to deliver a birthday cake to Clara's party, but chaos ensues at every turn. From traffic jams to broken elevators, Henry's journey is fraught with delays. Will he make it before the party ends? Join Henry in this delightful adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns, as he races against time to save the day. Perfect for children and parents who enjoy a good laugh and a suspenseful tale.

From the publisher

In his latest merry misadventure, Henry the Duck is late for a very important date in this energetic and hilarious picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush! Henry the Duck has an important task: he must bring the birthday cake to his friend Clara’s party. But disaster waits around every corner! Time and again Henry is delayed. He’s stuck in a traffic jam or on a broken elevator or on a very slow bus! Will the celebration be over before he arrives? Children and parents alike will love following disaster-prone Henry’s race to the party, cleverly written and illustrated by celebrated and legendary author Robert Quackenbush.

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
557
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
Books about ducksBooks about timeBooks about ducks, geese, etc.
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
12025
Publication
Published
November 3, 2020
First published
January 1, 1981
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534415461

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