Duck, Duck, Moose! by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen Illustrated by Noah Z. Jones

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4 stars

Today is a beautiful day. It is not too hot or too cold. The humidity is low and now the sun is out and the sky is a beautiful blue. Life is pretty good.

The schedule I wanted for the summer isn't in full swing but, that is okay. T.V. and YouTube watching has been at a minimum, I am actually reading to my kids consistently and we are having fun going to the library. Yesterday they went to a cool program that the University of Waterloo is putting on (at the library) and learned all about animals and the different senses they use to help them in life. They were so excited on the way home. Instead of arguing or asking for things, they were telling me all about what they learned. That is a win for the day!

Yep, this summer is going awesome. I think the only thing that could make it even more great would be a hammock. (wink wink, nod nod)

Synopsis

Using just the words duck and moose we learn of the tense relationship the ducks and moose have. But in the end friendship is key.

My Thoughts

This is a great picture book that is geared to probably 5 and under, though there are elements that older children would enjoy. The use of simple words help the early readers.

I totally identify with this book. In it the ducks are neat and orderly and some how the moose always messes things up, like missing the door and running through the walls, walking and reading and running into a giant cake and other mayhem. That is my life. I have all these excellent plans, like having the living room tidy for longer than a minute, but then my three little moose, especially the youngest one, always manage to do the one thing that inflicts the most damage. It's like, "really, you had to do that one thing." Sometimes you just have to shake your head and go with it. But, like the ducks, I love my moose and want to make them happy and special.

The illustrations are fun. They convey the fun and mayhem perfectly. And you can't help thinking "poor moose" when you look at them.

I think your kids will really like this and after a few times through they will be reading it themselves, so you can read your own book. That is a win!