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Duck & Goose [Hardcover]

Tad Hills
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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Book Description

January 24, 2006 3 - 7 yearsDuck & Goose

Here is the first book in the popular Duck & Goose line of picture books and board books. This New York Times Bestseller and ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book stars two unforgettable characters and is filled with humor that young children will appreciate—and recognize!

Like James Marshall’s George and Martha, and Rosemary Wells’s Benjamin and Tulip, Duck and Goose have to work at getting along. You see, Duck doesn’t much care for Goose at first, and Goose isn’t fond of Duck. But both want the egg that each claims to be his. As the two tend to their egg, and make plans for the future, they come to appreciate one another’s strengths. And when a bluebird points out that it isn’t really an egg—it’s a polka dot ball—the two are not dismayed. After all, it is a lovely ball. . . .


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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1–In this goofy story, a duck and goose mistake a big spotted ball for an egg. Each one claims it and they fight over taking care of it. In the end, they realize their foolishness and become friends, enjoying their ball together. The themes of getting along, sharing, and settling one's differences come across loud and clear, and the author does a good job with the subject without becoming too didactic. While the narrative is fairly straightforward and has touches of childlike humor throughout, it's the bright and colorful artwork that will attract youngsters' attention. The cartoon-style oil paintings set against soft-focus, almost impressionistic backgrounds keep Duck and Goose center stage, and their expressions are priceless. A sweet addition.–Lisa S. Schindler, Bethpage Public Library, NY
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From Booklist

PreS-Gr. 2. A poultry odd couple stars in this story about a friendship forged through a finders keepers dispute. Duck and Goose simultaneously discover a giant polka-dotted sphere, which they take to be a very large egg: "I saw it first," says Duck; "I touched it first," says Goose. They spend hours sharing space on the egg's summit to keep it warm, first grudgingly, then companionably as they bond over their shared purpose. When a passerby points out that their prized egg is actually a child's toy ball, Duck and Goose decide the ball is lovely, too--just right for playing with together. Hills might have found ways to introduce more variety into his compositions, even given the somewhat limited situation, but the fresh, vivid colors draw the eye, and his whimsically rendered Duck and Goose (think bath toys with expressive eyebrows) will instantly endear themselves to children. Choose this for springtime and Easter story hours, paired with Dr. Seuss' classic Horton Hatches the Egg (1940) and Mem Fox's Hunwick's Egg (2005). Jennifer Mattson
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Product Details

  • Age Range: 3 - 7 years
  • Hardcover: 40 pages
  • Publisher: Schwartz & Wade; First Edition edition (January 24, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 037583611X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0375836114
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.4 x 10.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tad Hills is the author and illustrator of many books including the New York Times Bestselling Duck and Goose, Duck, Duck, Goose and How Rocket Learned to Read. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, two kids and dog Rocket who has not learned to read...yet.

Customer Reviews

The illustrations are very well done and colorful. LLH  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
Parents and kids alike will love this book. JDS  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
I was so tickled by this book I bought 3 of them, one for my 4 year old and 2 for friends. Michelle Price  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A modern-day classic May 12, 2006
Format:Hardcover
I believe that "Duck and Goose," released earlier this year, will one day enter the pantheon of classic children's picture books. It strikes just the right balance between humor and a gentle lesson about sharing and working together. Duck and Goose begin by squabbling over the soccer ball that they mistake for a large egg and end up dreamily making plans to raise their "baby" together. When a little bluebird blithely points out the obvious, Duck and Goose take their changed circumstances in stride. Duck and Goose's conversations will bring a chuckle even to the most jaded parent and the illustrations are lovely. Highly recommended by this children's lit snob.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Winsome February 14, 2006
Format:Hardcover
This is a whimsical story about two young birds who argue over the ownership and care of an "egg" they find. "I saw it first" -- I touched it first." The reader is immediately in on the joke because the "egg" is larger than either one of them and is perfectly round and colored white with large polka dots. Of course it is a ball but neither one of them realizes this.

The illustrations are bright and the characters' faces are so expressive. Their bickering will be familiar to children's ears as will their reconciliation in face of the truth. This book is gentle fun.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kids will love this book January 12, 2007
By JDS
Format:Hardcover
Parents and kids alike will love this book. It has so many hidden lessons like cooperation, friendship, sharing, tolerance and the power of persuasion. It also is great to read to a group because it has an element of suspense and surprise. Great illustrations.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars I love duck and goose
I think I love duck and goose more than my kids. Reading these books to them is fun. I also like he fact that they are learning.
Published 13 days ago by Gia McCray
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever!
my 2 years old daughter and I love this book so much.
We read this book every bights before going to bed.
Colorful pictures and lovely sotry.
Published 1 month ago by Kim JiAe
5.0 out of 5 stars endearing
I love these characters! They have so much personality as they try to hatch the egg they found. Great ending!
Published 2 months ago by Karen
3.0 out of 5 stars Adorable illustrations, a little bit of a tongue twister to read
The overall message of this book is about teamwork, and I liked the incorporation of a few bigger words. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Christin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for adults too...great analogy for our relationships with others
I read this because I mistakenly thought it was the book a friend used to propose to his wife. (Turns out he used the third book in the series. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kochava
1.0 out of 5 stars Was not as described
Granted I paid very little for this, as you they say you get what you pay for. But after receiving it, I found pages where misses, about 6 pages? Was disapointed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by G. E. Porier
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
This is a cute story of two different opinions coming to an agreement. I'm glad they are able to show that people (birds) can get a long and become friends, even if it doesn't... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Angiek
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute
This is one of our favorites. Love doing different voices for duck and goose. While it does teach kids to be a little bratty. the end smoothes everything out.
Published 5 months ago by AmyH.
4.0 out of 5 stars Duck & Goose -- loveable characters
This is the first book in the Duck & Goose series, and it's adorable! My husband and I received a couple Duck & Goose books at a baby shower for our first child. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars great products
The books came fast and were in great condition. I bought the books for my son because he loves to read the Duck & Goose series.
Published 11 months ago by Mm
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