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DUCK!

By Meg McKinlay
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In Duck! by Meg McKinlay, the story unfolds in a lively barnyard bustling with various animals. The central character, an observant duck, tries to warn others about impending danger. However, the chaotic crowd is slow to heed his warnings, leading to humorous misadventures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a fun, engaging story for young children that combines humour and a surprising twist. The vibrant illustrations and playful narrative will captivate kids’ imaginations and encourage them to anticipate the unexpected. It's perfect for reading aloud and sharing laughter with little ones.

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A delightfully duckish picture book of farmyard disaster.

Duck! can see that something is falling from the sky. He tries to warn the other farmyard animals by telling them to "Duck!" but they won’t listen…

A hilarious picture book of farmyard disaster by award-winning author Meg McKinlay and emerging illustrator Nathaniel Eckstrom.

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Duck! by Meg McKinlay is a humorous children's story featuring delightful illustrations and wordplay. The engaging tale revolves around a duck trying to warn other animals of an impending tornado, with their confusion adding to the hilarity. Many reviews highlight its charm, humour, and the appeal of reading it aloud, comparable to classic tales like that of Henny Penny.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760652128

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nathaniel Eckstrom

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Meg McKinlay

About the Author

Meg McKinlay grew up in Bendigo, Victoria, in a book-loving, TV- and car-free household. On the long and winding path to becoming a children’s writer, she has worked a variety of jobs including swim instructor, tour guide, translator and teacher. These days, she lives with her family near the ocean in Fremantle and divides her time between teaching and writing, a balance that swings wildly between chaos and calm. She is always busy cooking up more books and you can visit her on the web at www.megmckinlay.com


Nathaniel Eckstrom is an illustrator based in Sydney, Australia. He has worked on a number of children’s picture books including The Ugly Duckling, Me and Moo and the Ricker Racker Club. DUCK!, written by Meg McKinlay, is his first book with Walker Books.

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