Duck - Hardcover

Cecil, Randy

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Synopsis

The creator of Gator presents an enchanting follow-up about a carousel animal who longs to fly — and a love that is bigger than the skies.

Duck is a carousel animal who longs to fly. She spends her days watching real, flying ducks, and her nights dreaming of soaring among them. Flying is all she can think about ... until a little lost duckling wanders into her life. Soon they are inseparable. But when Duckling’s yellow down is replaced by long white feathers, Duck is determined to do whatever she can to help him fly — even if it means being left behind.

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About the Author

Randy Cecil is the author-illustrator of Gator and has illustrated numerous books for children, including We’ve All Got Bellybuttons by David Martin, My Father the Dog by Elizabeth Bluemle and One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab by April Pulley Sayre and Jeff Sayre. Randy lives in Texas, USA.

Reviews

Returning to the scene of his book Gator (2007), Cecil here introduces another of the animals, Duck. Duck’s dream is to fly, but with wooden wings. He’s happily distracted when he meets little Duckling, but eventually Duck realizes his pal needs to learn how to fly. The question is: How is he going to do that? Much of the sentiment here will appeal more to an adult than a child, especially the way Duck must let Duckling go and try his wings. Then there’s the climactic moment when full-grown Duckling reappears; now it’s his turn to take Duck on his back and show him what flying is all about. Cecil’s varied design keeps visual interest. Some pictures are full page, some are round cameos in frames, and still others are impressive two-page spreads. The animals are charmers, and though the message may be lost on children, they will still respond to the warmth and love that the ducks feel for each other. Preschool-Grade 1. --Ilene Cooper

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9781406324921: Duck

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ISBN 10:  1406324922 ISBN 13:  9781406324921
Publisher: Walker Childrens Paperbacks, 2010
Softcover