Keep Up, Duck! by Ivan Bates, Rachel Bates
Published by Candlewick Press ISBN: 1536209384
Genres: Animals
Format: Picture Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Mama duck and her ducklings are swimming to the lily pond. But little Puck, with his downy feathers and small feet, has trouble keeping up. Mama reminds him to “Keep up, Duck!”, and continues swimming. Puck finds creative ways to catch up, and eventually gets to the lily pond first. The illustrations are gorgeous, with lots of color and soft sketchy lines that are perfect at conveying the movement, depth, and emotion in the story. The story itself may be bothersome to some readers, as the mama duck doesn’t seem to mind leaving her littlest duckling behind without waiting. Recommended for ages 5-6 (Kindergarten).

Reviewed by: Jenn Mead, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell