Duck on a Bike
David Shannon
(Illustrator)
Description
Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike--and loves it Another young, funny book perfect for reading aloud.One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. I bet I could ride a bike, he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. Hello, Cow said Duck. Moo, said Cow. But what she thought was, A duck on a bike? That's the silliest thing I've ever seen And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like DuckProduct Details
Price
$17.99
$16.55
Publisher
Blue Sky Press
Publish Date
April 01, 2002
Pages
40
Dimensions
8.92 X 11.26 X 0.38 inches | 0.94 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780439050234
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About the Author
David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland White Terrier. David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland White Terrier.
Reviews
Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year, 2003
Capitol Choices, 2002
ABC Children's Booksellers Choices Award, 2003
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 2003, Highly Commended
SMART Book Award, 2007 Nominee
* "A 'quackerjack' of a terrific escapade." -- Kirkus (starred review)
* "This whole bright book is tons of fun." -- Booklist (starred review)
* "This delightful story will have youngsters chiming in...." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
Capitol Choices, 2002
ABC Children's Booksellers Choices Award, 2003
Charlotte Zolotow Award, 2003, Highly Commended
SMART Book Award, 2007 Nominee
* "A 'quackerjack' of a terrific escapade." -- Kirkus (starred review)
* "This whole bright book is tons of fun." -- Booklist (starred review)
* "This delightful story will have youngsters chiming in...." -- School Library Journal (starred review)