Duck for a Day

Duck for a Day
Author: Meg McKinlay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2010
Genre: Animal stories
ISBN: 9781921529283

Duck for a Day is a contemporary story set in a primary school class, where the teacher, Mrs Melvino, brings in a new class pet. A duck called Max. All of the students, including the main character, Abby, want to take Max home for the night, however they must abide by Max's strict demands before Mrs Melvino allows it. Abby works hard to make her home appropriate but when Max finally comes home with Abby, he waddles away to the park. Abby has to rescue him from the pond but needs the help of her neighbour, the annoying Noah.

Duck for Turkey Day

Duck for Turkey Day
Author: Jacqueline Jules
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1489682600

It's almost Thanksgiving, and Tuyet is excited about the holiday and the vacation from school. There's just one problem: her Vietnamese American family is having duck for Thanksgiving dinner—not turkey! Nobody has duck for Thanksgiving. What will her teacher and the other kids think? To her surprise, Tuyet enjoys her yummy thanksgiving dinner anyhow, and an even bigger surprise is waiting for her at school on Monday. Dinners from roast beef to lamb to enchiladas adorned the Thanksgiving tables of her classmates, but they all had something in common—family! Kids from families with different traditions will enjoy this warm story about "the right way" to celebrate an American holiday.

Duck!

Duck!
Author: Meg McKinlay
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-03
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781760652128

A delightfully duckish picture book of farmyard disaster. Duck can see that something is falling from the sky. He tries to warn the other farmyard animals by telling them to "Duck!" but they won't listen ...A hilarious picture book of farmyard disaster by award-winning author Meg McKinlay and emerging illustrator Nathaniel Eckstrom.

Duck's Day Out

Duck's Day Out
Author: Jez Alborough
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Total Pages: 14
Release: 2012
Genre: Board books
ISBN: 9781610670791

Things are bound to end in disaster when Duck goes on a day out with Sheep. Together they set out in Goat's boat, but duck hasn't seen the rock ahead, and the boat is going faster and faster...

In the Rain with Baby Duck

In the Rain with Baby Duck
Author: Amy Hest
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1995
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781564025326

Although her parents love walking in the rain, Baby Duck does not--until Grandpa shares a secret with her.

A Good Day for Ducks

A Good Day for Ducks
Author: Jane Whittingham
Publisher: Pajama Press Inc.
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2018-09-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1772780618

Rain is falling, and these siblings know just how to enjoy it: raincoats, rubber boots, puddle jumping, swimming ducks, and wiggling worms! A thunderstorm sends the children scrambling for home and a cup of hot cocoa. Maybe it will rain again tomorrow! From the acclaimed creators of Wild One, A Good Day for Ducks is a child-centered celebration of the joy that can be found in any rainy day. Jane Whittingham's spare but sensory-laden text and Noel Tuazon's energetic and endearing illustrations are packaged in a sturdy book format with padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy paper. The format is perfect for eager, little hands, while the sweet story will make even the weariest of parents nostalgic for their own puddle-jumping days.

Hey, Duck!

Hey, Duck!
Author: Carin Bramsen
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375869905

A plucky duckling attempts to befriend a cat that just wants to be left alone.

Make Way for Ducklings

Make Way for Ducklings
Author: Robert McCloskey
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1999-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 110165483X

"Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature

Definitely No Ducks

Definitely No Ducks
Author: Meg McKinlay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2013
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781921977855

A rollicking story that is sure to send feathers flying! Max, the class duck, is in trouble. The Antarctica display has been totally destroyed. Ripped. Torn. Chewed. And everyone knows Max is to blame. Or is he? Abby and Noah are determined to uncover the truth. If they can't, they will have to say goodbye to Max forever.

A Day in the Life of a Duck Named Fluff

A Day in the Life of a Duck Named Fluff
Author: Aimee Cozza
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-02-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781716120978

Follow Fluff, a Pekin duck, as she spends her day out in the sun, playing in the grass with her four friends Peanut Butter, Jelly, Coleslaw, and Mayo.