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The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse

By Mac Barnett
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The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse by Mac Barnett is a whimsical children's story about a clever duck and a mouse who, after being swallowed by a wolf, discover a surprisingly cosy life inside its belly. They create a home with plenty of food and enjoy living without fear, until an unexpected threat prompts them to defend their unusual abode. This tale embraces the unexpected and celebrates creativity and cooperation.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse

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They may have been swallowed, but they have no intention of being eaten...

"A subversive delight ... an unexpected, hilarious collaboration” Guardian

“Perfection on a page” Daily Mail

When a woeful mouse is swallowed up by a wolf, he quickly learns he is not alone: a duck has already set up digs, and, boy, has that duck got it figured out! Turns out it’s pretty nice inside the belly of the beast – there's delicious food, elegant table settings and, best of all, dancing. And there’s something more: no more fear of being eaten by a wolf! Life's not so bad, considering the alternatives. That is, until a hunter shows up...

With a nod to traditional fables and a wink to the reader, the award-winning Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Extra Yarn and Triangle, offer a tale of cooperation and creative cuisine that is sure to go down easy.

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The Wolf, the Duck and the Mouse is praised for its humour and surreal storytelling, offering a witty lesson on making the best of a bad situation. Critics highlight the successful collaboration between Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, celebrating the book as an engaging and clever tale for both children and adults. The narrative invites readers to question perceived truths, using dark and absurd humour to provide a modern take on fable storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406379761

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mac Barnett

About the Author

Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen have made four books together: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Extra Yarn, Triangleand Square, which is the book you are reading right now. Jon is also the creator of the much-acclaimed Hat trilogy, which includes I Want My Hat Back, the Kate Greenaway and Caldecott Medal winner This Is Not My Hatand We Found a Hat. They both live in California, USA, but in different cities. Jon is from Canada, Mac is not.

Find Mac online at macbarnett.com and on Twitter as @macbarnett, and Jon online at burstofbeaden.com and on Twitter as @burstofbeaden.

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