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Lulu And The Duck In The Park (2011)

by Hilary McKay(Favorite Author)

3.68 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1407117378 (ISBN13: 9781407117379)

languge

English

genre

Humor

publisher

Scholastic

review 1: Lulu was a lovable character, but the story was kind of hard to follow for a book written for the younger grades. The teacher was funny, and I related to her exasperations with Lulu. I almost recommended this book to a kindergarten teacher for a read-aloud, but I hesitated because of the park scene where some eggs were smashed by a pack of wild dogs. (I thought the wild dogs were a bit of a stretch...)
review 2: Hilary McKay's books about Lulu are always fun. In this one, her love of pets causes some problems with her teacher, Mrs. Holiday. Lulu tries to help Mrs. Holiday get to know more animals than just the class guinea pig, but "Mrs. Holiday would not be helped." Then Lulu tries to convince her that the class pet needs a companion. Mrs. Holiday is finall... morey so exasperated that she tells Lulu if she brings another animal into the classroom, that guinea pig will be traded with another class for their stick insects. But on the way back from their weekly swim lessons, the class witnesses two dogs terrorizing the ducks in the park. Nests are destroyed and eggs are smashed before the dogs are caught and put back on their leashes. And, of course, Lulu happens to find an egg that survived the damage and decides to take it with her to keep it safe. What will happen if her teachers finds out?Lulu and her cousin Mellie are lovable young girls. They are not perfect, but even their quirks are funny to read about. Lulu's preoccupation with animals affects everyone else around her. Mellie's habit of losing things means that she can't find her sweater or her recorder for music class. But they are both warm and friendly and have wonderful adventures together. These books are perfect for readers just starting on chapter books. They are quick, humorous, and not at all overwhelming. Readers who enjoy stories about pets and friends and funny things that happen at school will enjoy reading about Lulu.I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley. less

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