John Philip Duck

Edward loves his pet duck more than anything. He raised it from a baby, and now it follows him everywhere&150even to the big fancy hotel in Memphis where he works with his father. Everyone at the Peabody loves to watch that little duck do tricks; why, it can even waddle up and down in time to a John Philip Sousa march, which is why Edward decides to name it John Philip.

But one day the hotel owner finds John Philip in his lobby fountain and he is NOT amused. Until Edward has an idea. What if he can train a bevy of ducks to march along behind him, swim in the fountain all day, and then march out every evening? If Edward can do that, the owner tells him, he and John Philip will have a permanent place at the Peabody. But can it really be done?

Based on the real-life tradition of the Hotel Peabody Ducks, Patricia Polacco's latest picture book is one of her most charming to date.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 06/17/2004
ISBN: 9780399242625
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.50w x 0.50d
Award: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/2004 pg. 446
School Library Journal 06/01/2004 pg. 116
Publishers Weekly 07/05/2004 pg. 56
Booklist 08/01/2004 pg. 1944
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 355 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2004 pg. 96
Booksense '76 Childrens Aut 04 09/01/2004 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 355 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Christian Home & School 05/01/2005 pg. 27

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 79229 / John Philip Duck
Reading Level: 4.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5