Ahoy This classic from the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug stars 10 little rubber ducks and their globe-trotting adventures. In Eric Carle's poignant and funny story, illustrated with strikingly designed collages, readers are taken on an exciting voyage of discovery.

Ducks overboard shouts the captain, as a giant wave washes a box of 10 little rubber ducks off his cargo ship and into the sea. One drifts west, where a friendly dolphin jumps over it. A whale sings to another. But as the sun sets, the 10th little rubber duck is left all alone, bobbing helplessly on the big wide sea. Following the little ducks as they float to all parts of the globe, young explorers can see for themselves the meanings of directional words and learn simple math concepts, such as counting and the use of cardinal and ordinal numbers. Each creature the ducks meet is seen in its own habitat and behaves in a true-to-life manner, offering a very simple first view of biology and geography.

Small readers and listeners will empathize with the little duck's plight--and will rejoice at the heartwarming surprise ending. A wonderful read-aloud for storytimes or one-on-one sharing. It's a definite 10, commented School Library Journal in a starred review. Beautifully composed illustrations, said Booklist. As sublimely simple and endearing as the playthings it portrays, agreed Publishers Weekly.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 06/07/2005
ISBN: 9780060740757
Pages: 36
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 12.28h x 9.46w x 0.61d

Review Citations: Booklist 05/01/2005 pg. 1589
Ingram Children's Advance 01/01/2005 pg. 27
Kirkus Review - Children 01/01/2005 pg. 49
Ingram Advance 02/01/2005 pg. 25
School Library Journal 01/01/2005 pg. 88
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2005 pg. 43
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 4 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 103833 / 10 Little Rubber Ducks
Reading Level: 2.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5