Duck for a Day

What would you do to take care of the class duck for a day? A genuine, warm, and witty tale of determination and unlikely friendship.

Abby's class has a duck named Max who waddles and quacks and makes your feet all warm when he sits on them. Even though Max is a duck with demands -- from an ideal aquatic environment to fresh strawberries -- Abby might get to take him home overnight, if she can make everything perfect. And Abby is sure she can do it. The problem is, weird Noah from next door wants to take Max home, too. Abby can hear him digging on his side of the fence, but she knows he'll never get Max. A duck needs calm, and what can Noah do about his chaotic backyard and noisy sisters? Splashed with charming illustrations and brimming with humor and heart, this story of bestlaid plans and unexpected cooperation is one that every kid will relate to.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 02/28/2012
ISBN: 9780763657840
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.30w x 0.60d
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/19/2012
Booklist 04/15/2012 pg. 67
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2012 pg. 94
School Library Journal 08/01/2012 pg. 80
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 55 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 149910 / Duck for a Day
Reading Level: 3.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 1