Duck! Rabbit! [Hardcover]

Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 11, 2009 | Grade Level: P and up

From the award-winning author of Little Pea, Little Hoot,and Little Oink comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it! Readers will find more than just Amy Krouse Rosenthal's signature humor hereGÇöthere's also a subtle lesson for kids who don't know when to let go of an argument. A smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side, Duck! Rabbit! makes it easy to agree on one thingGÇöreading it again!

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Description
From author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it. Readers will find more than just Amy Krouse Rosenthal's signature sense of humor here--there is also a subtle lesson for kids who don't know when to let go of an argument. This is a smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side, Duck! Rabbit! makes it easy to agree on at least one thing: reading it again!

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From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2—Two unseen characters debate the identity of the creature at the center of this clever book—is it a duck or a rabbit? Readers will join in the discussion, because the creature could, in fact, be either. Just as each of the debaters begins to see the other's perspective, the duck/rabbit runs away and they see an anteater. Or is it a brachiosaurus? Text and illustrations are intimately wedded in this fun, interactive read-aloud. The bold lines and bright colors in Lichtenheld's illustrations are a visually pleasing match for the bantering text. With a strong, well-executed concept, this book provides an excellent starting point for discussing how points of view can differ and still be right.—Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1st edition (March 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811868656
• ISBN-13: 978-0811868655
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 9.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Ducks & Other Waterfowl

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute, Cute, Cute! - a review of Duck! Rabbit!, March 4, 2009

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Pam Tee "Busy Mom" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duck! Rabbit! (Hardcover)

Amy Krouse Rosenthal has written a ton of good books, but I think this has got to be our favorite. "Duck! Rabbit!" is just a lot of fun and my two kids -just turned 7 and 9-- have poured over the book ever since it arrived.

The story's roots are in the age-old optical illusion and Tom Lichtenheld has done a fabulous job in making the image simpler and more kid-friendly while keeping it's dual element (it's a rabbit. No, it's a duck!).

Considerations:::

Duck! Rabbit! is great fun. My kids love both the artwork and dialog.

The book has broad appeal (I thought it was fun) and it ought to appeal to children in the 3ish thru 9ish age range.

It is an Excellent Read-aloud which I think could be used as a primer: the text is large; the sentences simple.

The Accelerated Reading number for Duck! Rabbit! is a generic "1". This means that the vocabulary and syntax have been found to be at the 1st Grade level. The exact month within the 1st Grade hasn't been determined.

Pam T~

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Duck Rabbit, May 7, 2009

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P. Peeler "grandad" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Duck! Rabbit! (Hardcover)

I first saw this book on Grandparents' Day at my grandson's school. I was amazed that a children's book about different ways of looking at the same thing was so cleverly written and illustrated that even an adult found it interesting.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have, April 13, 2009

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larr44 (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Duck! Rabbit! (Hardcover)

Like "The Ok Book" and "What Are You So Grumpy About", "Duck! Rabbit!" has quickly become a mainstay at bedtime. Much to the chagrin of Curious George. A clever concept with equally unique writing and illustration styles make this a fun read that brings a laugh every time we read it. We look forward to many more titles from these authors.