Duck
No. of pages 40
Published: 2010
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Walker Books Ltd .
An author and illustrator who never once thought he could write until he began to find inspiration in his friends and family, and now writes children's stories. Author of We've All Got Bellybuttons, illustrated by Randy Cecil. Randy Cecil is the author-illustrator of Gator and its sequel Duck, who submitted his first book to publishers at the age of eight.
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
California Young Reader Medal - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the California Young Reader Medal.
Equally affecting on literal and metaphorical levels, this tale of a wooden carousel duck who yearns to fly like a real duck makes prime shared reading. * Kirkus Reviews *
Both Duck and Duckling are charmers...[children] will respond to the warmth, protection, and love the ducks feel for each other. * Booklist *
A beautifully realized friendship story with a happy ending. * School Library Journal *
Cecil employs simple sentences and brief exchanges to infuse his quirky duck-out-of-water scenario with a plethora of universal emotions. * Publishers Weekly *
A beautifully illustrated and really sweet book. * Coventry Telegraph *