This clever and hilarious story stars Cat, who starts out perfectly content and relaxed, and Duck, who infuriates him by meowing like a cat instead of quacking like Cat thinks he should. Written completely in dialogue, this minimalist text by award-winning novelist Sharon G. Flake (in her debut picture book) is fun to read aloud and easy enough for newly independent readers to enjoy on their own. Anna Raff's humorous and deceptively simple artwork highlights the characters' personalities, showing Duck's quirkiness and good humor and Cat's rising frustration as Duck impersonates a variety of animals, refusing to concede that he is, indeed, a duck. Duck's silliness will appeal to children who enjoy pretend play, and older siblings will relate to Cat's annoyance as Duck refuses to leave his side. This concise, funny story is ideal for multiple readings, with playful details in the artwork and humor that never fades.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Boyds Mills Press .

Sharon Flake was bom in Philadelphia, but has lived in Pittsburgh with her daughter, for many years. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in English. For several years she was a youth counselor for a foster care agency, after which she spent 18 years working at the University of Pittsburgh in public relations. She has written numerous articles for national publications. Prior to having her first book published, she wrote for approximately 15 years. Mylisa Larsen grew up on a farm in Idaho and is familiar with the bedtime rituals of many animals. She now lives with her family in a small town in upstate New York. She is the author of How to Put Your Parents to Bed . Please visit her at mylisalarsen. com. Anna Raff does not encounter many animals in New York City where she lives, but she does love drawing. and sleeping. The books she has illustrated include You Are Not a Cat, World Rat Day, A Big Surprise for Little Card , and The Wrong Side of the Bed . Please visit her at annaraff. com.