Duck and Gander compete in a freeze in place contest--whoever moves first loses--and buzzing bees, bouncing bunnies, swarming crows, and whooshing winds test both contestants. But the real winner proves his mettle when Fox picks his prey.

 

This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the California Young Reader Medal.

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

This book was published 1998 by Simon & Schuster .

S. D. Schindler is the popular and versatile illustrator of many books for children, including Big Pumpkin and the ALA Notable Book Don't Fidget a Feather, both by Erica Silverman, How Santa Got His Job by Stephen Krensky, and Johnny Appleseed by Rosemary and Stephen Vincent Benet. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Erica Silverman received a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor for the original Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa book. She lives in the Los Angeles area, where she also works as a librarian. www. ericasilverman. com