picture • 48 Pages
Henry's Important Date
Book #1

Henry's Important Date

Written and illustrated by Robert Quackenbush
4 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
12
Words per page
Jan 1, 1981
Publication date
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97

Summary

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.

Henry Duck Series

Published from 1981 - 2023
9 books
picture • 48 Pages
Henry's Important Date
Hardcover
$18.99$17.97
picture • 48 Pages
Henry's Awful Mistake
Hardcover
$18.99$17.97
picture • 48 Pages
Henry Goes West
Hardcover
$16.99$15.97
picture • 48 Pages
Henry Babysits
Hardcover
$17.99$16.97
picture • 48 Pages
Henry's World Tour
Hardcover
$17.99$16.97
picture • 48 Pages
Henry Gets in Shape
Hardcover
$17.99$16.97
picture • 40 Pages
Henry's Lollipops
Hardcover
$18.99$17.97
picture • 40 Pages
Henry's Pizzas
Hardcover
$18.99$17.97
picture • 40 Pages
Henry's School Days
Hardcover
$18.99$17.97

The Creative Behind the Books

    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.

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