The Chick and the Duckling
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1972 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

The Chick and the Duckling

Written by Mirra Ginsburg · Illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey

Duckling's swim leads to an unexpected surprise for Chick.

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32 pages· 111 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· AD210L
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Bookroo's summary

Duckling embarks on an adventure, with Chick eagerly following and imitating every move. But when Duckling takes a plunge into the water, Chick faces an unexpected twist. Will Chick dive in or stay on the shore? Discover the playful journey of friendship and discovery in this delightful tale.

From the publisher

This charming tale, with brightly colored illustrations by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, will delight small children who are discovering the world around them. As Duckling sets off to explore the world, Chick is close behind, mimicking each of his actions. But when Duckling decides to go for a swim, his friend is in for a surprise.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
111
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD210L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.3
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
31623
Publication
Published
October 1, 1972
First published
January 1, 1972
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780027359404
LCCN
74188773
OCLC
58804117

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