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The Ugly Duckling (Caldecott Honor Book)

Jerry Pinkney - Morrow Junior Books
Format: Book

For over one hundred years The Ugly Duckling has been a childhood favorite, and Jerry Pinkney's spectacular new adaptation brings it triumphantly to new generations of readers. With keen emotion and fresh vision, the acclaimed artist captures the essence of the tale's timeless appeal: The journey...
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Duck on a Bike

David Shannon - Blue Sky Press
Format: Hardcover

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,...
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Duck for President (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards))

Doreen Cronin - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

My fellow Americans: It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for President. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond. Who worked his way to farmer. To governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land. Some say, if he walks like a duck...
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The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

Beatrix Potter - Frederick Warne & Co.
Format: Audio CD

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck is an original classic by Beatrix Potter. Poor Jemima. All she wants to do is lay her eggs in peace, and be allowed to hatch them herself. At last she flies off and finds the perfect place. Little does the silly duck realise that the charming gentleman who has lent...
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Duck! Rabbit!

Amy Krouse Rosenthal - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it . With more than 100,000 copies sold, this classic picture book is now available in a sturdy board book that little ones will love holding in their own two hands. Smart, simple and funny, it offers a hilarious choice - and one readers...
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Just Ducks!

Nicola Davies - Candlewick Press
Format: Print book

A young girl shares her observations about the mallards near her house in an engaging, informative story sure to make a splash with duck lovers.Quack quack, Quack-quaack-quack.It's the first sound I hear every morning.The young girl in this story may live in the city, but outside...
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The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

Mo Willems - Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover

The Duckling asks for a cookie -- and gets one! Do you think the Pigeon is happy about that?
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Duck Sock Hop

Jane Kohuth - Dial Books for Young Readers
Format: Print book

A rollicking, rhyming read-aloud that will knock your socks off! Warm-up, wiggle, stretch your beak. Duck Sock Hop comes once a week! The mood is high, the sun is low, the music starts, get ready, go! In this tongue-twisting, toe-tapping picture book, ducks grab socks from a big sock...
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Gossie and Gertie

Olivier Dunrea - Houghton Mifflin Co.
Format: Audio CD

Gossie and Gertie are best friends. They splash in the rain, play hide-and-seek, and they dive in the pond together. Everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie does too. Or does she?With charming illustrations and gentle text, Olivier Dunrea has created two lovable, sweet characters that will appeal...
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Duck Tents

Lynne Berry - Henry Holt
Format: Hardcover

In a small backyard, by a squat stone fence, five little ducks pitch five duck tents. The five little ducks are going camping! They can't wait for a day of fun at the fishing hole. In the evening they sit around the campfire and toast marshmallows. But just as they're...
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Have You Seen My Duckling?

Nancy Tafuri - Mulberry Books
Format: Paperback

An anxious mother duck leads her brood around the pond as she searches for one missing duckling.
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Ducking for Apples

Lynne Berry - Henry Holt
Format: Hardcover

"Blue sky! Sunshine! Head outside!Let's ride bikes!" five ducks decide.The five little ducks can't wait to ride their bikes. Will they use their training wheels? No way! Teetering, swerving, tottering, curving, they ride full-steam until two ducks spy trees...
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