- Hardcover: 25 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; 1st edition (2 Oct 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0744540356
- ISBN-13: 978-0744540352
- Product Dimensions: 30.5 x 24.9 x 0.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,972,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Baby Duck hates the rain. When Mr and Mrs Duck waddle and skip happily through the rain towards Grandpa's house, Baby Duck dallies behind, complaining about wet feet, wet face and the mud. As she plods along, she sings a cross little song, "I do not like the rain one bit, splashing down my neck, baby feathers soaking wet, I do not like this mean old day". Things get better when they reach Grandpa's house and he puts his arm around Baby. "I've never heard of a duck who doesn't like rain", says Mrs Duck. Grandpa takes Baby upstairs to the attic and finds a tall, green bag. Inside is a beautiful red umbrella with matching boots. "These used to be your mother's". Grandpa whispers. "A long time ago, she was a baby duck who did not like the rain". Baby loves the umbrella and the boots and, after eating a big plate of pancakes, she goes outside with Grandpa and waddles and shimmies and hops in the pouring rain. Now she sings a new happy song, "I really like the rain a lot, splashing my umbrella, big red boots on baby feet, I really love this rainy day". Amy Hest is the author of "Rosie's Fishing Trip", "The Purple Coat" (winner of the Christopher Award) and "Nana's Birthday Party". Jill Barton has illustrated "The Happy Hedgehog Band", "The Pig in the Pond" (Highly Commended as runner-up for the Kate Greenaway Medal) and "Little Mo" and "Grape Zoo".
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
perfect for a rainy day
20 Jan 2000
Format:Hardcover
A great book for young children... beautiful illustrations, simple yet delightful story about a duck who dislikes the rain (until Grampa helps out). I've read it over and over again to my two preschoolers and they never tire of it (me neither!) Especially fun to read on rainy days.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
One of my favorites
9 Sep 2000
Format:Paperback
My son received this book for his 2nd birthday, and loved it. And it's one of my all-time favorites, too. It captures very subtly and lovingly the complex relationships between toddlers and parents grandparents. I never tire of reading it to my son.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
We sure got our money's worth!
30 Sep 2001
Format:Hardcover
Well, we FINALLY bought this book after my 2-year-old checked it out from the library week after week. Each time we returned it, she'd ask for "That Duck book" at bedtime. It has a delightful story & illustrations that allow pre-readers to "read" the story to you by just looking at the pictures. I suggest getting the hardcover because you'll read it so many times, that you'll want it to hold up for years.
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