By Jez Alborough (author)
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Here comes Duck in his truck, the wonderful new character soon to be the focus of a whole new series. But watch out for that rock Duck ! too late Duck's truck is stuck in the muck!
The truck is well and truly stuck, but luckily help is at hand in the form of a Frog. When the Frog and the Duck fail to eject the truck, they enlist the help of a Sheep who just happens to be passing by in his green jeep. But even the might of the sheep can't move the truck. Fortunately, there is a nearby lake and at this very moment a clever goat floats by relaxing in his boat. He devises a cunning plan which does indeed set the truck free! but with unexpected and hilarious consequences.
Watch out! Here comes Duck in a brand new edition of the first book in the million copy bestselling series!
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This is the tale of a duck in a truck - a truck that was stuck in some yucky brown muck. A sheep in a jeep and a frog in a bush saw the truck stuck and gave it a push. But the truck stayed stuck! What now, can you guess? Could a goat in a boat get them out of this mess?
'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
Jez Alborough is a hugely popular, award-winning author and illustrator of books for children, well-known for his stories about Bobo the chimp, star of Hug, Tall and Yes , as well as his tales about Eddy and the Bear , which inspired a BAFTA-winning animated TV series. He lives in Richmond, Surrey.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Duck in the Truck and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Duck in the Truck features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Funny, Animal Stories, Science, Transport, Poetry Books for Children, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals
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Duck in the Truck was written by Jez Alborough and published by HarperCollins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Duck in the Truck has 32 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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