The Lucky Duck hates being a cute little duck from a children's book. He wants to be big and bad, mean and scary. Can Lionel help the Lucky Duck change his look? Fans of the Between the Lions series on PBS will love this colorful storybook. Between the Lions was recently named Best Children's Program by the Television Critics Association. It has also been endorsed by the National Education Association, the nation's largest teachers organization. READING LEVEL: Ages 4-8
Sarah Durkee has sold skis, waited tables, been a singer and a magician's assistant, but writing is by far her favorite occupation and "The Fruit Bowl Project" the most fun she's ever had doing it. She started out as a mime (yes), then as a writer and performer in mildly offensive National Lampoon comedy revues, then moved on to writing songs for Meat Loaf. Her script and songwriting for kid's TV have earned her five Emmys (Sesame Street, Between the Lions, Dora, Arthur, Wonder Pets and others) and given her the opportunity to write for artists ranging from Kermit (brilliant frog) to Brian McKnight (brilliant human). She lives in New York City and is currently working on a book of poems for kids.
