Lucky, lucky, lucky! Follow two adorable friends at play in a read-aloud for the very young that trips off the tongue.
Ready, set, go! Whether you’re playing pretend games (beep, beep) or flying off the slide (ka-thump), flopping into a puddle (splish, splash) or running around a tree ("Can’t catch me!"), an afternoon at the park is so much better when your best buddy is there. Peep and Ducky share giggles and tickles and bumps in this sweet excursion from David Martin and David Walker.
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Quick and Adorable
By Lovey Dovey Books
David Martin's Peep and Ducky is quick and adorable. It boasts easy, flowing rhymes that will have kids eager to read, and hear, over and over again.It's the rhyme scheme that I think will really appeal to children, especially those who are just learning to read. When read aloud, Peep and Ducky's adventure sounds so upbeat and exciting; it's bound to make the little ones smile! David Walker's illustrations work in harmony with Martin's story. The colorful pictures are simple enough for a child to grasp the concept of events, particularly important if the audience cannot read yet, and detailed enough for the older ones to appreciate. Ages at least 1-3 will enjoy the story, but I think it's one that will stick in a child's mind for a while longer.Whether Peep and Ducky are playing make believe, racing around and playing in the mud, Martin and Walker expertly portray fun and friendship; the promise of another perfect day.*Book provided via publisher in exchange for an honest review*
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Fun read for toddlers!
By SK79
This book is really sweet and will appeal to young toddlers. I like that there is only a little text on each page, supported by illustrations, and the action is easy to follow. It details a fun day in the park with two friends. While they are together, they do have minor issues- such as fighting over a bucket, accidentally spilling juice, not wanting to go home at the end, but they resolve these very smoothly. The fact that it includes their troubles allows for some good talking points between a parent and child. The rhyme pattern is not very consistent- some pages it flows great, others it is a little awkward, but I don't think it detracts from the appeal of the book. One thing I wish they omitted was the page where they sit on potties side by side. Using a toilet next to someone else like that isn't very ideal or attractive to think about! Overall though, this is a good book. I look forward to reading the new one!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Friendly, happy book that's lots of fun!
By Heidi
This book is light, happy, and tons of fun. The pages and characters are laid out in a bright, colorful and friendly way, and there is only a little text on each page, perfect for 1 to 3 year olds. My 2 1/2 year old boy LOVES this book, and asks for it every night as his last bedtime book. The story is about two friends who spend some time in a nice park, playing and mostly enjoying life. It touches on many great teaching pionts, but doesn't have a "lesson" vibe to it. Some books are written to teach children how to deal with a bad situation, and in turn, the book itself has a negative feeling about it. This book stays light and happy throughout, and the fun words and rhyming, along with the fun illustrations make my child smile.
