Angus and the Ducks [Paperback]

Marjorie Flack (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Angus and the Cat

When Angus, a very curious young terrier, sees that the door is open one day, he decides to go exploring. Little does he know what neighbors await him!

Farrar, Straus and Giroux is proud to reintroduce Angus and the Ducks, along with its companion books, Angus and the Cat and Angus Lost. These classic tales of the feisty, lovable Angus will once again delight children everywhere.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Among the many indigenous picture books of this season, Angus and the Ducks stands out for good and sufficient reasons. It is good to look at, it is delightful to read aloud...and above all it has an inner and outer harmony...There is every prospect that Angus and the Ducks can lay claim to a kind of permanence."--Books, 1930

From AudioFile

A dog--man's best friend. If that is true, then imagine the level of friendship children share with canines. This four read-alongs is sure to please every kid who loves dogs. Large-headed Angus calls the garden his domain, just like most pets. A leash keeps his outdoor curiosity tethered until the day he escapes to chase the ducks he hears making a ruckus. Despite unnatural and unappealing quacks of the ducks, Angus's woofing and lively piano music punctuate a well-paced and inviting narration of ANGUS AND THE DUCKS. T.B. (c) AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (September 30, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0374403856
• ISBN-13: 978-0374403850
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 9.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Birds > Fiction

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a charmer, and surprisingly popular with toddlers, May 25, 2000

By 

Rosanna Landis Weaver - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angus and the Ducks (Paperback)

This book is from an era where even books for young children featured long, complex sentences. So it surprised me that this was one of the first favorites of my then 9-month old daughter. Maybe hissing ducks constitute slapstick humor at that age. I like it because the illustrations are charming and the text is well written. Here's my favorite page: "Angus lapped the cool clear water. Birds sang in the mulberry tree. The sun made patterns through the leaves ............." Doesn't that just lower your blood pressure?

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, easy to read, March 29, 2005

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Classical Mom (The Left Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Angus And The Ducks (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (School & Library Binding)

We used this book as a read aloud, my son reading to me, and he really loved the story. It is nice and short so it is perfect for beginning readers. Yet the story has enough adventure and humor to make it interesting as well.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another charming Angus adventure, July 23, 2003

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Joshua Koppel (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angus and the Ducks (Paperback)

Angus, star of Angus Lost, is back. This time he is curious about the noises he hears coming from the other side of the hedge. When Angus finds a thin spot that he can get through, his new adventure begins as he meets the two ducks who live next door.

A simple tale with interesting illustrations tells how easy it is to become lost but that one should not give up hope. Dog fans and fans of good basic stories will love this one.