Henry Babysits (Mini Edition) [Paperback]

Robert Quackenbush (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2007

Henry the Duck sure gets himself into some sticky situations! Thinking it was a simple task, he volunteers to babysit for his friend Clara.
Children and parents will love following disaster-prone Henry through his adventures in babysitting, cleverly written and illustrated by Robert Quackenbush.
Don't forget to snatch up the other three books in the Henry the Duck Series: Henry's Awful Mistake, Henry's Important Date, and Henry Goes West.
This mini edition is the perfect take-along size; ideal for stocking stuffers, diaper bags, and car companions!

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About the Author

Some time ago, Robert Quackenbush received a letter from a young reader who was puzzled by his name. "Are you really a duck?" the letter writer asked. Mr. Quackenbush decided right then and there to write stories about a disaster-prone duck named Henry.
Robert Quackenbush is the author / illustrator of more than 200 books for young readers. He has been awarded honors and prizes for his work, including a gold medal from the Holland Society of New York for distinction in art and literature. His art is in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum and the Smithsonian Institution. It is also on display in the gallery / studio he owns and runs in New York City. The place is fairly quacking with activity for, in addition to creating his books and paintings, Mr. Quackenbush teaches writing and illustrating there to children and adults. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: CQ Products (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563832879
• ISBN-13: 978-1563832871
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #489,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Author/Artist/Educator Robert Quackenbush has written and illustrated over 200 books for young readers including his popular Miss Mallard Mysteries, which have been made into animated films for children's worldwide television programming by Cinar (now Cookie Jar Entertainment) that are showing in 70 countries. His books have won many awards and citations including an Edgar Allen Poe Special Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, a Gradiva Award, and a gold medal from the Holland Society of New York for distinction in art and literature by a member of the society. He is a frequent visiting author at schools and libraries giving programs to instill children with a love of books and reading. These tours have taken him across the US, including Alaska, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. His art is in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, the Department of Interior, the U.S. Air Force Museum, and Norton Simon Museum. For further information, visit his Web site www.rquackenbush.com, which also gives his Facebook and Blog addresses.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Q: How hard can it be to babysit one sleeping baby?, January 3, 2007

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Jenny Walsh "englishgaltx" (TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Henry Babysits (Parents Magazine Press Read-Aloud Original) (Library Binding)

A: A lot harder than Henry the Duck thinks it will be!

It's not literary platinum, yet enjoyable. Henry as usual gets a bit carried away in his circumstances and ends up babysitting a lot more than one sleeping baby! Kids will like the silly story. Parents will recognize the truth about caring for small people--it can be exhausting, even when it doesn't look like you did much that day!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It is just the funniest book., February 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Henry Babysits (Parents Magazine Press Read-Aloud Original) (Library Binding)

It is a funny way for a bachelor duck to learn to take care of a baby by neighbors bringing their baby alligator, monkey, cat, and the ducks.

5.0 out of 5 stars Henry the Duck is sure to please, February 25, 2011

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S. Gainor (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Henry Babysits (A Parents magazine read aloud and easy reading program original) (Hardcover)

My children loved the Henry the Duck series so much that I am buying them now second hand because the originals are tattered and I want new ones for my grandchildren!

Henry the Duck is adorable and the stories capture every child's attention. I heartily recommend all of the books in the Henry the Duck series.