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Duck (2008)

by Randy Cecil(Favorite Author)

4.12 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0763630721 (ISBN13: 9780763630720)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Candlewick Press

review 1: I originally picked this up for myself because I thought the story sounded interesting, but my son liked it too. The book is about Duck, a carousel animal at a carnival who dreams of flying and watches the real ducks fly every day. One day, a baby duck named Duckling finds her and she raises it as her own, until the day comes when Duckling needs to learn how to fly. He eventually picks it up and goes to join a flock flying south for the winter. Duck is sad but then Duckling comes to visit her and carries her on his back into the sky with the flock. The illustrations absolutely made this picture book super adorable! Highly recommended for ages 9 months - 7 years, 5 stars.
review 2: An adorable book though much of the sentiment here will appeal more to an adult t... morehan a child, especially the way Duck must let Duckling go and try his wings. Then there’s the climactic moment when full-grown Duckling reappears; now it’s his turn to take Duck on his back and show him what flying is all about. Cecil’s varied design keeps visual interest. Some pictures are full page, some are round cameos in frames, and still others are impressive two-page spreads. The animals are charmers, and though the message may be lost on children, they will still respond to the warmth and love that the ducks feel for each other. less

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