Little Quack

by Lauren Thompson

Overview

Little Quack's brothers and sisters splish, splash, and splosh their way into the pond behind their mama. Will he join his family? Count along and find out in the new Classic Board Book edition of this popular story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780689876455
Publisher:	Little Simon
Publication date:	02/01/2005
Series:	Classic Board Books
Edition description:	Repackage
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 10.86(h) x 0.87(d)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Lauren Thompson is the author of several picture books, including the popular Mouse’s First series, Little Quack series, and the Wee Little series. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed The Apple Pie That Papa Baked as well as Leap Back Home to Me; Chew, Chew, Gulp!; and Hop, Hop, Jump! She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn, New York.

Editorial Reviews

The Barnes & Noble Review
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Thompson serves up a delightfully breezy story/counting book about a duckling who musters the courage to take the plunge. When he hears from Mama Duck that it's time to leave the nest, Little Quack happily follows his siblings to the water's edge. But after seeing them each dive bravely into the water after her, the timid guy isn't sure he's got the gumption to follow along. Fortunately, though, Little Quack has a cheerfully supportive family, and with some coaxing and confidence ("'You can do it,' Mama said./ 'We know you can!' said Widdle, Waddle, Piddle, and Puddle."), the littlest guy makes the jump with a big splash.

With warm, welcoming artwork from first-time picture book illustrator Derek Anderson, Little Quack combines a plucky story with an easy-to-follow counting lesson. Kids will marvel at the Quack-U-Lator at the bottom, providing a fun and easy numbers primer for them as Little Quack's tale builds plenty of self-confidence. A heartwarming tale that's fun for quiet sharing and a surefire storytime winner, this ducky read gets top billing. Matt Warner

The odyssey of ducklings venturing forth from their comfortable nests into the big world resonates with children and has been a well-traveled subject of many works geared toward young readers. Thompson's (Mouse's First Valentine, 2002, etc.) latest effort will certainly appeal to youngsters despite its lack of originality. Mama Duck is coaxing her five hesitant ducklings (Widdle, Waddle, Piddle, Puddle, and Little Quack) into the water one at a time. A "quack-u-lator" at the bottom of the pages adds an interesting mathematical element, helping children count along as ducklings jump into the pond. Mama encourages each nervous duckling to "paddle on the water with me . . . you can do it . . . I know you can." Overcoming their initial fright, the first four ducklings "splish, splash, sploosh, and splosh" happily into the water. The simple tale's climax occurs when Little Quack wavers at the water's edge. "Could he do it? Did he dare?" Not to spoil the ending, but suffice it to say all five ducklings swim off "proud as can be." In his debut effort, Anderson's bright and colorful illustrations are lively and captivating. The five adorable ducklings embark on this rite of passage sporting unique looks ranging from Mohawk-type head feathers to orange spots and flowered hair adornments. A pleasant enough take on an old standby. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews