Duck & Goose

This extra special anniversary edition of the New York Times bestselling Duck & Goose picture book is an egg-citing addition to any young readers' library.

It's an unforgettable children's classic starring two beloved characters, and a must-have for any child's home library.

Meet Duck and Goose, two young birds who mistake a polka-dot ball for an egg and have to master the art of cooperation--and sharing--to take care of it. But friendship is not always easy, as proved in this funny, accessible story. Young readers will instantly recognize themselves in these adorable and eternally optimistic characters. And this beautiful keepsake edition features extra content from the author on how to draw Duck & Goose.

Praise for the Duck & Goose series:

"Duck and Goose have taken their places alongside Frog and Toad and George and Martha as fine examples of friendship, curiosity and problem-solving."--Kirkus Reviews

"Charming, funny, simple, and surprising. . . . Hills is master of the light comic touch."--The Boston Globe

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
Published: 01/24/2006
ISBN: 9780375836114
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.10h x 9.30w x 0.40d
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Ladybug Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Flicker Tale Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Award: Irma S. & James H. Black Award - Honor Book

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 12/12/2005 pg. 64
Kirkus Review - Children 12/15/2005 pg. 1322
School Library Journal 01/01/2006 pg. 103
Booklist 01/01/2006 pg. 114
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2006 pg. 69
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 304 - Superior,Well Above Average
Kirkus Best Children's Books 12/01/2006 pg. 8

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 102209 / Duck & Goose
Reading Level: 2.6 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5