Ducking for Apples
Lynne Berry; illustrations by Hiroe Nakata
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Holt Books for Young Readers
08/17/2010
ISBN: 9781466809345
32 Pages, Ages 3-5
"Blue sky! Sunshine!
Head outside!
Let's ride bikes!"
five ducks decide.
The five little ducks can't wait to ride their bikes. Will they use their training wheels? No way! Teetering, swerving, tottering, curving, they ride full-steam until two ducks spy trees with ripe red apples on top. Those yummy apples will be perfect for pies and cakes, if only the ducks can reach them . . .
EXCERPT
Tiger Claws
CHAPTER 1
The brothers say that pleasure cures all fears. But Basant's fears are many, and his pleasures few.
The lights of the butter lamps dance like fireflies across the marble floor, stopping...
Reviews
Praise for Ducking for Apples
“This ducky picture book fits the bill.” —School Library Journal
“Nakata's sweet, soft watercolors perfectly suit the cozy mood.” —Time Out New York Kids
“The cheerful ink-and-watercolor artwork is as fresh and amusing as the short, rhyming verse. Fine for fall storytimes.” —Booklist
About the author
Lynne Berry; illustrations by Hiroe Nakata
Lynne Berry
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