Duck Song - Hardcover

Grahame, Kenneth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0694011630 ISBN 13: 9780694011636

Publisher: HarperFestival, 1998

Synopsis

Kenneth Grahame's classic poem from Wind in the Willows makes a delightful board book for reading together. This joyous song about a family of ducks out for a swim, offers toddlers a playful upside-down view of the world.

About this title

About the Author:

Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. After the death of his mother and abandonment by his father, Grahame went to live with his grandmother in Berkshire, near the River Thames. He pursued his passion for writing while maintaining a career in banking. He enjoyed great success in both endeavors. The Wind in the Willows was originally written in parts and given in letter to his son.

Joung Un Kim is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. She has illustrated children's books ranging from young picture books to beginning readers, including Wings Across the Moon, Sumi's First Day of School Ever, and Duck Song. She lives in Anaheim, California.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Simplicity is the hallmark of this vibrant board book. A group of ducklings imitate the adult ducks around them as they go "a-dabbling" in the water ("Heads down, tails up") in search of food. The warm acrylic paintings are filled with the blues of the water, the greens of the reeds, and the yellows of the ducks, making the rhyme even more inviting to children. Although some vocabulary might need explanation, the pacing and the flow of Grahame's poem from The Wind in the Willows make it a successful choice for young listeners.
Rachel Fox, Port Washington Public Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperFestival
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0694011630
• ISBN 13: 9780694011636
• Binding: Board book
• Number of pages: 14
• Illustrator: Kim Joung Un