Keep Up, Duck!
A timeless and cute new classic about a crafty little duckling, perfect for springtime reading for 3, 4, 5, 6 year olds
Published on 6. February 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-5295-2360-7 (ISBN)
Description
A sweet, joyful and charmingly funny springtime picture book celebrating the determination of a little duckling who finds inventive ways to keep up with his family.
"Perfect for reading aloud. Humorous and charming." The Horn Book
"This winning tale champions creative problem-solving." Publishers Weekly
"For preschoolers and kindergartners, this book has the perfect pace, the right amount of suspense, and a satisfying outcome. Delightful." School Library Journal
"Rhythmically paced and richly illustrated. The combination of fun sound effects and sweet visuals will keep readers entertained. Lighthearted, onomatopoetic fare." Kirkus Reviews
Mamma Duck and her ducklings are paddling to the pond. But the littlest duck, Puck, keeps falling behind... "Keep up, Duck!" his mama quacks. But Puck is determined. Even if he can't swim very fast, he WILL find a way to keep up!
The youngest of readers will soon be joining in with Mamma Duck's irresistible refrain in this bouncy picture book from the illustrator of children's favourite, Do Like a Duck Does!
"Perfect for reading aloud. Humorous and charming." The Horn Book
"This winning tale champions creative problem-solving." Publishers Weekly
"For preschoolers and kindergartners, this book has the perfect pace, the right amount of suspense, and a satisfying outcome. Delightful." School Library Journal
"Rhythmically paced and richly illustrated. The combination of fun sound effects and sweet visuals will keep readers entertained. Lighthearted, onomatopoetic fare." Kirkus Reviews
Mamma Duck and her ducklings are paddling to the pond. But the littlest duck, Puck, keeps falling behind... "Keep up, Duck!" his mama quacks. But Puck is determined. Even if he can't swim very fast, he WILL find a way to keep up!
The youngest of readers will soon be joining in with Mamma Duck's irresistible refrain in this bouncy picture book from the illustrator of children's favourite, Do Like a Duck Does!
Reviews / Votes
This book is messy, noisy, and fun. It makes no apologies for the riot of a good time it is going to bring to both grown-ups and their little ones. It is bursting with life, with the joys of life and with plenty of characters, living in and around the pond, for children to identify and get to know. Warm, playful, and cute. * Armadillo Magazine * Featured * February Children's Previews The Bookseller *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
188 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5295-2360-7 (9781529523607)
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Ivan Bates studied at Manchester Polytechnic and debuted as an illustrator with his art for Sam McBratney's The Dark at the Top of the Stairs. His other titles include Just You and Me, In Crack Willow Wood and Just One!, all written by Sam McBratney; as well as Do Like a Duck Does!, written by Judy Hindley. He was shortlisted for an East Anglian Book Award with his most recent title, The Hide-and-Scare-Bear. Keep Up, Duck! is a special collaboration with his late wife, Rachel Bates. Born in Northamption, Ivan now lives in Norfolk.