Stop the Ball!
Published on 3. February 2026
Book
Board book
24 pages
979-8-7656-8915-8 (ISBN)
Description
Duck kicks the ball but it flies over the net-where's it gone? BOOM into the tree, SPLAT in the puddle, DOOGA DOOGA under the bench.
Duck runs, Owl runs, Spider runs, Dog runs-they all run after the ball. Until KERSPLASH it lands in the pool. Uh-oh, there's a crocodile in the water. It's too late to stop the ball! Or is it?
Susanne Strasser's snowballing animal stories that children love are bestsellers in multiple languages. This funny, energetic game takes an unexpected turn after the ball lands in the pool-and ends with a goal, of course.
Duck runs, Owl runs, Spider runs, Dog runs-they all run after the ball. Until KERSPLASH it lands in the pool. Uh-oh, there's a crocodile in the water. It's too late to stop the ball! Or is it?
Susanne Strasser's snowballing animal stories that children love are bestsellers in multiple languages. This funny, energetic game takes an unexpected turn after the ball lands in the pool-and ends with a goal, of course.
Reviews / Votes
"Strasser evokes a sense of joyful chaos that will immensely appeal to the target audience. Run to put this book in the hands of youngsters."-Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Lerner Publishing Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Preschool, Reading Age: From 6 to 7 years, Interest Age: From 1 to 4 years
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
370 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-7656-8915-8 (9798765689158)
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Persons
Susanne Strasser studied communication design and illustration in Munich and London. She is the author and illustrator of many successful picture books, including this best-selling series of board books about animal friends. She lives with her family in Munich. Susanne Strasser studied communication design and illustration in Munich and London. She is the author and illustrator of many successful picture books, including this best-selling series of board books about animal friends. She lives with her family in Munich.