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Following on from the huge success of Jez Alborough's Duck in the Truck and Fix-it Duck , the irrepressible Duck returns for further adventures in Captain Duck.
Duck has run out of petrol for his truck (a rather snazzy red number, incidentally) and decides to call on his friend Goat, who always has a supply of fuel and who surely wouldn't mind if he "borrowed" some? Duck's beady gaze falls upon Frog and Sheep preparing to set off on a pleasure trip with Goat in his motor boat. Like Toad in The Wind in the Willows, Duck is immediately convinced that this is "the only way to travel" and loses all interest in his beloved truck! While Goat's back is turned, Duck commandeers the boat, appointing himself as Captain (complete with jaunty nautical cap, naturally) and speeds off with his reluctant crew. Of course, chaos ensues, with the friends getting washed out to sea and Duck discovering that he's a landlubber after all. There's also a subtle moral message in Duck's come-uppance as a reminder to ask before taking anything!
Written entirely in rhyming couplets that beg to be read aloud, Captain Duck is a humorous romp enhanced by Alborough's colourful and lively illustrations. Ages 3-7 years.--Alison Drury. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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‘With a nod to Dr. Seuss and a wink to John Burningham, Jez Alborough deals an irresistible lesson in rhyme and rhythm as well as storytelling, which is hugely entertaining.’ Child Education
Reviews for Duck in the Truck:
‘Rhyme, illustration, wit and inventiveness combine to produce outstanding quality.’ TES Primary
‘Alborough’s text is perfect for reading out loud and the mix of close-up and panoramic illustrations give an animated, live-action feel.’ Junior
‘Colourful, arresting and busting with action.’ Child Education
Praise for Hit the Ball Duck:
‘A really great story; the best Duck book so far.’ The Guardian
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My daughter loves this book.. (as do i)...we read this as one of our regular bedtime books ... along with the other books in this Duck series. Superb, funny, well illustrated and a nice hidden leson in the story.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book and so does my two and a half year old son. We are working our way through the rest of the series - more Duck please.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
without a doubt the best childrens pre-school book i've read to my son (aged 4). The rhymes are excellent and it is very very funny. My son loves this and so do I. Highly recommended
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Great!
I am a Reception class teacher and bought this book to read to my class having read the book 'Duck in the Truck' for our Transport topic. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rainbow reviewer
Captain Duck
My son loved another one of the series by Jez Alborough, Fix It Duck, and this is of similar quality. Very funny!
Published 3 months ago by Boy Racer
Book
Brought this book as our 2 and 4 yr olds like all the rest of the Duck books. Again it's been a huge success being read over and over again.
Published 7 months ago by M. Naylor
a real favourite
My little boy (13 months) adores books, and this is one of his favourites. It also keeps mum and dad amused when reading it on repeat! Read more
Published 18 months ago by LFOM
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Probably the best duck storyin the series,
Really good flow of pictures, rymes & funny actions. Read more
Really good flow of pictures, rymes & funny actions. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Philip Raw
A great book and sequel the the duck in the truck books
My son loves all the duck in the truck books. This one is another excellent one.
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Ms. K. V. Gibbs
Best Children's Book Ever
Ah, now this book is fantastic. Top marks to Jez Alborough for a very funny story with excellent pictures. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2008 by Bob Monkhouse
the best children's book i've read to my son
this is a really great book which i came across by chance and enjoy reading as much as my son enjoys being read to. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2003 by megamarble
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