Peep and Ducky Sleepover by David Martin, David Walker
Published by Candlewick Press on February 16, 2021
ISBN: 1536204544
Pages: 32
Genres: Animals
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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“Peep and Ducky Sleepover” written by David Martin and illustrated by David Walker, is the fourth installment in the “Peep and Ducky” series. You do not need to have read the other books in order to read this one. Peep, who appears to be a young bluebird, and Ducky, a duckling, have a sleepover planned! Ducky comes over to Peep’s house and gets a little nervous when his father leaves after dropping him off, but after hugs from Peep and Peep’s Momma, he is ready to play.

The illustrations are bright and simple, and the text has a fun rhyming scheme and a repeated phrase: “Lucky lucky lucky!” Kids will enjoy this read aloud and it can be used by caregivers of young children to prepare them for a sleepover away from home. Caregivers can show how Peep and Ducky go through the whole bedtime routine, including brushing their beaks and going to the bathroom before bed.

Written for kids age birth to three, this is not a must-buy for your collection, but a nice addition to a large picture book collection, or where bird picture books are popular.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook.