Q Is for Duck: An Alphabet Guessing Game [Paperback]

Mary Elting (Author), Michael Folsom (Author), Jack Kent (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2005 | Age Range: 3 - 5 years

This contemporary classic, celebrating its twenty-fifth year in print, is no ordinary alphabet book. Why is “Q” for “Duck”?
Because a duck quacks, of course. Even the youngest readers will delight in the riddle-like text and lively, humorous illustrations.
Now in vivid full color for the first time, this interactive treat is sure to be enjoyed by a whole new generation of readers.

Editorial Reviews

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"The inventive approach to the ABCs could hardly be more attractive." Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

• Age Range: 3 - 5 years
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (September 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618574123
• ISBN-13: 978-0618574124
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #280,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Imagination, Need I say More? May 2, 2000

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

I did a story hour project for my Children's Literature class and this is one of the books I read to them. They really enjoyed it because it kept them guessing what the letters stood for. This book helps the child to expand their imagination because this book is not the usual alphabet books that says "A is for Apple". This book expands that horizon by incorporating the sounds the animals make. I would recommend this book to anyone.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Review of "Q is for Duck" September 4, 2005

By Pam T TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover

This is a very nice book for preschoolers or kindergartners which is no doubt why it was on my entering kindergartner's Summer Reading List.

A typical example of the book's mental puzzles would be : "D is for Mole".
Why?
"Because a Mole Digs"

Want another example?

"G is for Horse
Why?
Because a Horse Gallops"

Pretty funny kindergartner stuff. And this pretty much exemplifies how the rest of the book runs. With the exception of a few choices that deal with digging, galloping and flying; most of the questions are answered by the sound that an animal makes.

Four Stars. Very good brain enhancing (educational) material that will make most kids stop and think if only for a moment

Pam T~
mom and reviewer for BooksForKids-reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Riddles Make Writers January 22, 2000

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

Children love the riddle format of this guessing game book. In the course of reading, they learn about letters and sounds, questions and answers, and predicting and confirming. After reading the book, children enjoy writing and illustrating their own alphabet riddle books. This book always earns a "Read it again!" response.