About this item
Highlights
- Duck, duck, goose!
- 4-8 Years
- 10.7" x 9.0" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Humorous Stories
Description
About the Book
"Duck, Duck, and Goose encounter an interesting and unlikely new friend during their migration south for the winter"--]cProvided by publisher.Book Synopsis
Duck, duck, goose! Moose? From acclaimed author-illustrator John Hare, this funny picture book follows two ducks, a goose, and their unexpected friend, Moose, on a surprising journey. For fans of Suzanne Lang's Grumpy Monkey and Kelly Bingham and Paul O. Zelinsky's Z Is for Moose.
Join Duck, Duck, and Goose as they soar through the skies, leaving the cold weather behind on their annual migration south. Will Goose and friends catch a ride on a caboose? Will Duck's truck get stuck in the muck? And why is there a moose in this book? Wait, where did Moose go?
John Hare, the acclaimed author-artist of A Mouthful of Minnows, has crafted a hilarious picture book full of rhyming wordplay, exuberant illustrations, and friendship--and featuring a sly nod to seasonal migration. Duck, Duck, Goose! is an innovative, playful, and unpredictable picture book that begs to be read again and again, making it a wonderful choice for emergent readers as well as family and storytime sharing.
Review Quotes
"[A] riotous book perfect for kids ready to spread their own wings as brand-new readers. . . . They'll fly through this tale with plenty of giggles. . . . A funny, high-flying exploration of sound words that's perfect for plucky new readers ready to let loose." -- Kirkus Reviews
"[This] wacky story. . . takes readers on a wild ride. . . . Hare's engagingly composed cartoonlike illustrations. . . take the wheel from the stripped-down text, heightening the absurdity. Effective page-turns, text placement, and punctuation enhance the spot-on comedic timing. . . . Flying south for the winter may not always be this chaotic--but these snowbirds sure stick the landing." -- Horn Book Magazine