In the Rain with Baby Duck [Paperback]

Amy Hest (Author), Jill Barton (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

It's a rainy, rainy day, and Baby Duck hates rain. Mrs. Duck says she's never heard of a duck not liking rain. But then Grampa Duck and Baby Duck come down from the attic with a little umbrella and rubber boots that belonged to . . . whom? . . . Mrs. Duck! Baby Duck grabs them up with glee and goes outside to play. This ducky story—wonderfully illustrated with watercolors full of tender expression—will have every puddle jumper wishing for rain.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Baby Duck makes her series debut in a tender, funny story with bright, affectionately detailed art. Ages 3-6.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Ages 3^-6. As Mr. and Mrs. Duck happily prance along in the rain, Baby pouts and wails about wet feet, wet face, and mud, mud, mud. "I've never heard of a duck who doesn't like rain," frets Mrs. Duck. But Grampa has. He takes Baby up to the attic and pulls out a beautiful red umbrella and matching boots that once belonged to another baby duck who wasn't so fond of the rain--Baby's mother. Large watercolor illustrations make the rainy day look bright and cheerful as, arm in arm, Grampa and Baby waddle, shimmy, and hop in all the puddles. Hest's delightful text exudes charm, and beginning readers will find the large type and simple vocabulary a helpful bonus. Perfect for a rainy-day story time. Lauren Peterson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (April 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763606979
• ISBN-13: 978-0763606978
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.2 x 10.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Amy Hest's many acclaimed children's books include the New York Times bestseller Kiss Good Night. A three-time winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, she lives in New York City.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect for a rainy day, January 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: In the Rain with Baby Duck (Hardcover)

A great book for young children... beautiful illustrations, simple yet delightful story about a duck who dislikes the rain (until Grampa helps out). I've read it over and over again to my two preschoolers and they never tire of it (me neither!) Especially fun to read on rainy days.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorites, September 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: In the Rain with Baby Duck (Paperback)

My son received this book for his 2nd birthday, and loved it. And it's one of my all-time favorites, too. It captures very subtly and lovingly the complex relationships between toddlers and parents grandparents. I never tire of reading it to my son.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We sure got our money's worth!, September 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: In the Rain with Baby Duck (Hardcover)

Well, we FINALLY bought this book after my 2-year-old checked it out from the library week after week. Each time we returned it, she'd ask for "That Duck book" at bedtime. It has a delightful story & illustrations that allow pre-readers to "read" the story to you by just looking at the pictures. I suggest getting the hardcover because you'll read it so many times, that you'll want it to hold up for years.