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Farmer Duck (Paperback)
by Martin Waddell, Helen Oxenbury
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Children books, Ages 9-12, Story books |
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¥ 78.00
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MSL Pointer Review:
Full of compassion and charm, Farmer Duck is a wonderful story in which the good are rewarded and the lazy and selfish receive what's coming to them. |
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Author: Martin Waddell, Helen Oxenbury
Publisher: Candlewick
Pub. in: March, 1996
ISBN: 1564025969
Pages: 40
Measurements: 9.5 x 8.8 x 0.3 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00439
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-1564025968
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Martin Waddel spins a delightful tale of justice on the farm in Farmer Duck. You bond with the poor over-worked duck instantly, and loathe the lazy farmer shouting, "How goes the work?" Children and parents alike will appreciate this little red hen story with a twist. The duck's barnyard companions rush to his aid to reclaim what is rightfully theirs, all the while communicating in animalese. This is a perfect "first time" book for your emergent reader as well as a delightful bedtime story for children of all ages. Helen Oxenbury's soft watercolor illustrations are lovely and will lull you into Waddel's magical world each time you enjoy this unique story with your loved ones.
(From quoting Elizabeth, USA)
Target readers:
Kids aged 9-12.
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From Publisher
Martin Waddell's uplifting modern fable and Helen Oxenbury's humor and pathos make this a very special collaboration.
Farmer Duck isn't your average duck. This duck cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm - all because the owner of the farm is too lazy to do these things himself. But when Farmer Duck finally collapses from exhaustion, the farmyard animals come to the rescue with a simple but heroic plan.
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Trev Jones, School Library Journal (MSL quote), USA
<2008-06-20 00:00>
PreSchool-Grade 2-- Waddell's waddler is a real winner. In all kinds of weather, this downtrodden duck hauls in the sheep, tends the hens, and does the housework as well. "How goes the work?" the farmer repeatedly asks. "Quack," the duck constantly replies - until all the barnyard animals convene to help the exhausted servant exact revenge and oust the lazy lout. Hilarious art masterfully captures the expressions of the put-upon duck, the supportive cast, and the slovenly ergophobic who reads the newspaper and chomps on bonbons in bed. All the while, the use of subtle shading and light reflect the passing of time on the farm and the serenity of the English countryside. Bled double-page spreads burst with life and vitality in a tale that has undertones of Animal Farm and The Bremen Town Musicians. With its lilting, large-print text and satisying resolution, it's as perfect for beginning readers as it is for story hours. |
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