Duck! Rabbit!
Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a delightful children’s book published by Chronicle Books on March 11, 2009. This first edition spans 40 pages and is presented in English. The story cleverly explores the classic optical illusion of whether the image depicts a duck or a rabbit, inviting readers to engage with the narrative and take sides in this playful debate.
In this engaging tale, Rosenthal combines humor with a subtle lesson about differing perspectives and the nature of arguments. Children will enjoy the whimsical premise based on the duck/rabbit visual puzzle, while parents will appreciate the underlying messages about imagination and play. The collaboration with illustrator Tom Lichtenheld enhances the experience, making it a fun read for families and educators alike.
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This New York Times bestselling children’s book is a smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side.
From the award-winning team of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it! Readers will find more than just Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s signature humor here; there’s also a subtle lesson for kids who don’t know when to let go of an argument.
ENGAGING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING: Children will love the fun story based on the classic duck/rabbit visual puzzle, while parents will appreciate the book’s lessons about differing points of view and right versus wrong.
INCREDIBLE TALENT: Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s award-winning children’s books “radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring: they are elegant and spirit-lifting,” according to the New York Times. Her 30+ books for kids include I Wish You More and Yes Day!, both illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, and Dear Girl, Little Pea, Little Hoot, Little Oink, and Spoon. Tom Lichtenheld is a prolific creator and has illustrated many bestselling favorites, including Steam Train, Dream Train and several titles in the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series.
RAVE REVIEWS: This bestselling book has earned multiple starred reviews. Highlights include:
“The snappy dialogue makes for fine read-aloud. Duck? Rabbit? As kids will readily see, it depends on how you look at it.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
“How cute is this? Really, really cute.”–Booklist, starred review
Perfect for:
- Parents, grandparents, and educators
- Fans of picture books like They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, Red is Best, and Where’s the Duck?
- Gift givers looking for a fun, interactive family read aloud book
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