"Hest and Barton treat their subject with understanding, compassion, and gentle humor... Don't miss out on this one." —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (starred review)
It's the first day of kindergarten and Baby Duck's stomach is all jitters. She loves the important things inside her new school bag: her favorite book, a jam sandwich, a pad of paper, and a yellow pencil. But what if her teacher is mean? What if she won't have any fun? Or any friends? And who will buckle her new school shoes? As always, Grandpa Duck knows just what to say and do to help Baby Duck feel braver.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Amy Hest says, "It's been a long time since I was a schoolgirl, but I STILL remember those first-day blues. Knots in my stomach, and all those secret worries. Would I have a friend? Would my teacher like me? If only I could just stay at home...Of course, I wasn't ALLOWED to stay home. Those grownups were so bossy, sending me off with a kiss and chopped-egg sandwich. 'Off to school, Amy Lynn!' Funny, I really liked school, maybe even loved school, once I got rid of those first-day blues."
Jill Barton says that the illustrations for the Baby Duck books, "indeed all my books, have been influenced by my own memories. My illustrations are laden with pickles and fruit and jam in neatly labeled jars, with fields and farms, ducks and pigs and horses and cats and dogs, and with farmers in bowler hats and flowered waistcoats, looking suspiciously like my Grandpa."
Baby Duck is a trailblazer of sorts, showing young children what it will be like when they become siblings or have to face a challenge such as wearing glasses. Now, Baby Duck is on her way to school, and she's not happy about it. Despite the fact that she has a new school bag containing a fresh pad and yellow pencil, she isn't sure she wants to take the leap into scholarship. As usual, it is a talk with Grandfather that helps her make the transition, especially as he encourages her to voice her fears in a song: "Please don't make me go to school. / My teacher will be mean. / I won't have any fun or friends. / And who will buckle my shoe?" A nice teacher, a new friend, and the promise that her family will be waiting when school is out, prompt a new, happier song. There are many books about starting school, but like You're the Boss, Baby Duck (1998),which dealt with the arrival of a new baby, familiar situations seem new, fresh, and very real when Baby is in the middle of them. It is amazing how Hest can delineate a character so completely with so few words--as when Grandfather tells Baby she sings nice songs, and Baby immodestly agrees, "Yes. I do." As in the previous books, Barton's big, friendly pictures in an oversize format warm the text. Baby Duck continues to be a terrific combination of sugar and spice. Ilene Cooper
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Barton, Jill (illustrator). Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # J14O-01167
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Barton, Jill (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_355833042
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Barton, Jill (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_381158919
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Barton, Jill (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.42. Seller Inventory # G0763610542I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Barton, Jill (illustrator). Very Good Condition. Five star seller - Buy with confidence!. Seller Inventory # X0763610542X2
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Bingo Books 2, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Barton, Jill (illustrator). 1st Edition. soft cover in fine condition,stated-first U.S. paperback edition 2001. Seller Inventory # 324569
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. Barton, Jill (illustrator). Seller Inventory # Abebooks103089
Quantity: 1 available