Zachary Quack Minimonster
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Zachary Quack Minimonster
Zachary Quack Minimonster
When mischievous duckling Zachary Quack meets a flicketty-quick dragonfly, an exciting chase ensues. As Zachary hustles the dragonfly into the air, weaving through reeds and water lilies, he finds himself in one sticky situation after another. But as the pursuit unfolds, it becomes clear that the dragonfly might just be the one calling the shots, leading our feathered friend on a merry dance.
Zachary Quack Minimonster, penned by the beloved author Lynley Dodd, stars the energetic and spirited duckling in his very own big adventure. With vivid illustrations and rhythmic prose, this delightful tale takes readers on a whimsical journey as Zachary follows the elusive dragonfly around the riverbank.
Climbing the river bank
on to the track,
went pittery pattery
Zachary Quack . . .
From pittery pattering along the river’s edge to scruffling through bushes, Zachary Quack's relentless determination will captivate young readers. Not only does he discover his adventurous spirit, but he also learns the invaluable lesson that sometimes, there’s more to a game of chase than meets the eye.
This charming story, infused with Lynley Dodd’s signature rhymes and enchanting illustrations, is perfect for reading aloud. Parents and children alike will be thrilled by the playful rhythm and heartwarming message. Zachary Quack Minimonster is indeed ‘a child's best introduction to books’ according to The Times, and 'delightful to read aloud' as lauded by The Independent.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780143772712
Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)
Format: Board book
Date Published: 03 September 2018
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Puffin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 170.0mm
Weight: 294g
Pages: 30
About the Author
Lynley Dodd (Author) Lynley Dodd graduated from the Elam School of Art in Auckland with a diploma in Fine Arts, majoring in sculpture. She went on to teach art before taking a break to start a family. She began to work as a freelance illustrator and collaborated with author Eve Sutton on My Cat Likes To Hide in Boxes. There was no looking back as Lynley went on to write and illustrate her own books for children. Exuberant artwork and bouncy rhymes come together perfectly in books like Slinky Malinki and Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy. As well as being a visual delight, these are some of the most rewarding books for children and adults to read out loud. It comes as no surprise that, as a child, she adored Dr Seuss because of his 'crazy sounds and the fact that he took such liberties with the English language.' Other favourite authors included A A Milne and the fairy tales of The Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen. Today, Lynley is a big fan of Quentin Blake 'because of his humour and very clever art work.'
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