Just a Duck?
Just a Duck? by Carin Bramsen is a picture book published by Random House Children’s Books in 2015, featuring 40 pages in English. This story continues the adventures of the beloved characters from Bramsen’s previous work, Hey, Duck!, focusing on the friendship between Cat and Duck. As Duck learns to engage in activities that Cat enjoys, the narrative explores the challenges they face together, particularly when Duck attempts to climb trees and swat at leaves.
Readers will find a humorous and heartwarming tale that highlights themes of friendship, imagination, and play. The book presents the dynamics of an unlikely pair navigating their differences while discovering new ways to bond. With its engaging illustrations and relatable scenarios, Just a Duck? offers a delightful experience for young readers and is suitable for both group and one-on-one sharing.
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Perfect for fans of Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie series, Carin Bramsen’s beloved Hey, Duck! characters return in this humorous and heartwarming picture book all about friendship.
Now that Cat has learned to play games that Duck enjoys, it’s Duck’s turn to try things that Cat likes. However, climbing trees and swatting at leaves prove to be a bit tricky for flat-footed Duck. What’s an unlikely pair of friends to do?
Look for these other books featuring Duck and Cat:
Hey, Duck!
Sleepover Duck (available 1/2/18)
Praise for Carin Bramsen’s Duck and Cat books:
Hey, Duck!
“A sweet, tender and charming experience to read aloud or together.” —Kirkus Reviews
“. . . should tickle preschoolers.” —Publishers Weekly
Just a Duck?
“Outstanding . . . An endearing story for group or one-on-one sharing.” —School Library Journal
“The tale is equal in every way to the visual appeal . . . Sweet, tender and delightful.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A gently funny story of the differences, similarities, and compromises that make for rewarding friendships” —Publishers Weekly
2016 Buckeye Book Award nominee!
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