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Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio—when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck doesn't speak yet, but through his expressions and his actions, he shows that he has a better grasp on any situation than his older sister. Told entirely through dialogue and visual storytelling with subtle humor throughout, Little Duck ends up getting the trio out of whatever jam they are in.
Moving into an exciting new paper over board reader format, Salina Yoon's early readers are perfect for fans of bestselling series like Elephant & Piggie and Ballet Cat, giving all her picture book fans a fantastic next step for reading fun.
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The Penguin series
Penguin and Pinecone
Penguin in Love
Penguin's Big Adventure
Penguin on Vacation
Penguin and Pumpkin
Penguin's Christmas Wish
The Bear and Floppy books
Found
Stormy Night
Bear's Big Day
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781619638129
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 1.5
- Lexile® Measure: 390
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty: 0-2
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Reviews
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April 18, 2016
Three friends—Big Duck, Little Duck, and Porcupine—star in a trio of stories that blend elements of picture books, chapter books, and comics. Told entirely through dialogue between Big Duck and Porcupine (Little Duck never speaks, though his beady eyes say plenty), two stories follow the friends’ efforts to go picnicking and camping; rain disrupts the first outing, and Big Duck’s 100-item packing list threatens the other. In the remaining story, Big Duck, who gets the most personality in these tales, attempts to remember something she has forgotten (Porcupine’s birthday). Chunky, vividly colored digital cartoons create a sunny environment for the friends (even when the sun’s not out), and the focused dialogue and lighthearted exchanges make each story approachable. Ages 5–7. Agent: Jamie Weiss Chilton, Andrea Brown Literary Agency. -
September 1, 2016
The creator of picture books such as the Penguin series (Penguin on Vacation, rev. 7/13; Penguin and Pinecone, et al.) turns her hand to easy readers. Three short chapters follow the adventures of three friends. Big Duck has lots of ideas but not too much sense; Porcupine follows her lead; and Little Duck is always one step ahead of them both. In the first chapter, Big Duck and Porcupine plan a picnic, but Little Duck, with an eye on the weather, has already eaten and is happily splashing in puddles while the other two are still dealing with soggy sandwiches and wet blankets. In the second chapter, Big Duck cannot remember what the big day is, despite all of Little Duck's hints; finally she remembers that it's Porcupine's birthday. The final chapter finds the three making plans for a camping trip. Big Duck has a list of one hundred necessary items to bring, including a snow shovel and a toaster. Meanwhile, Little Duck has already begun the fun with just one item: a bag of marshmallows, which he's started roasting over a campfire. Throughout, Little Duck never speaks, but frequent glances out into the audience humorously invite readers to commiserate with him. Bright colors, heavy outlines, and minimal backgrounds keep viewers' attentions focused on the simple action and the interaction between the characters; all the dialogue, controlled but natural sounding, takes place in speech balloons unambiguously placed on the page. Fresh and funny; a welcome addition to the easy-reader shelf. martha v. parravano(Copyright 2016 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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