Duck Dunks [Hardcover]

Lynne Berry (Author), Hiroe Nakata (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

It’s summer! Five little ducks can’t wait to splash into the sea. With their swimsuits on and a picnic for later, they’re ready for a day of sand and sun.

 

Children will want to dive right into this delightful companion to Duck Skates.

 

Duck Dunks is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K—Five adorable ducks spend a day at the beach. They are always on the go, and Berry uses one or two short snappy sentences per page to describe the action to reinforce the frenetic movement. "Ducks hit the shoreline. Ducks dive in./Five little ducklings bob and spin." The fun is everywhere as these diminutive ducks, portrayed in little round splotches of color, radiate personality. The layout of pictures and lively, rhyming text complement the story perfectly. The dramatic pause after all five become submerged by a wave is underscored by a page with no text—only waves, represented by a tumultuous background of aqua decorated by watercolor swirls and five tiny ducks flailing about. All, of course, is well as they gurgle up to the top and repair to the beach for lunch. The day ends with a session of kite flying, a game of tag and leapfrog, then one last dunk before the sun sets. Then it's off to home—a wash of warm pinks—for a good night's sleep. This seasonal companion to the equally charming Duck Skates (Holt, 2005) is sure to be a hit.—Jane Marino, Bronxville Public Library, NY
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Review

“A breezy delight.”

—Publishers Weekly

 

“Sure to be a hit.”

—School Library Journal

 

“After a read or three, listeners will chant right along, hoping there are more outings planned for this ducky family.”

—Kirkus Reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (May 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805081283
• ISBN-13: 978-0805081282
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 10.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #989,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book!, November 14, 2008

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This review is from: Duck Dunks (Hardcover)

I began reading Duck Dunks to my son when he was around 18 months old. It held his attention even then, and now at age three, we can never read it just once. These ducks are adorable, and the rhyming text flows effortlessly as a day at the beach is described in perfect detail. The clever phrasing and gorgeous water colors compliment one another so well, creating a truly special book that is an absolute favorite in our collection. This makes a fun book for reading in preparation for a beach trip. We now own all of the Duck books (Duck Skates, Duck Tents), and we are looking forward to more of their adventures!