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 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 the blockbuster bestseller I Wish You More and Yes Day!, both illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, as well as 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
- Easter read-along or fun basket stuffer
Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s 30+ books for children include Little Pea, Spoon, Chopsticks, Dear Girl, Plant a Kiss, Uni The Unicorn, Exclamation Mark, and Duck! Rabbit! Her alphabetized memoir, Encyclopedia Of An Ordinary Life, was named one of Amazon’s top 10 memoirs of the decade. Her final essay, “You May Want To Marry My Husband,” was published in the New York Times Modern Love column ten days before she died in March 2017. It immediately went viral, becoming one of that column’s most-read essays to date. Amy raised her three children with her husband, Jason, on a tree-lined street in Chicago. For more information about Amy’s life, work, and the Foundation formed in her memory, please see amykrouserosenthalfoundation.org.
Tom Lichtenheld has illustrated many children's books, including the bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site; Steam Train, Dream Train; and Duck! Rabbit!. He lives in Geneva, Illinois. See all of his books at tomlichtenheld.com and follow Tom on Facebook @tom.lichtenheld and X @tlichtenheld.
