Duck on a Bike

Duck on a Bike by David Shannon is a delightful picture book published by Blue Sky Press in 2002. This First Edition features 40 pages of whimsical storytelling, showcasing Shannon’s unique humor as he narrates the adventures of a duck who decides to ride a bike. The story unfolds on a farm where Duck, inspired by a wild idea, climbs onto a bike and discovers the joy of riding, much to the surprise of his fellow barnyard animals.
Readers will find a charming tale that captures the essence of fun and imagination, as Duck interacts with various animals like Cow and Sheep, who react to his antics with humor. The narrative explores themes of adventure and camaraderie, culminating in a scene where all the animals join in on the biking fun. With its engaging illustrations and lighthearted tone, this book is perfect for young readers and ideal for reading aloud, making it a wonderful addition to any children’s library.
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Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike–and loves it! Another young, funny book perfect for reading aloud.
One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. “I bet I could ride a bike,” he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. “Hello, Cow!” said Duck. “Moo,” said Cow. But what she thought was, “A duck on a bike? That’s the silliest thing I’ve ever seen!”
And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck!
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