Duck Is Dirty

by Satoshi Kitamura

Part of a series of four board books.

Each of the four animals in these four board books solves a problem after exploring various options.

"A series of finely thought-out, beautifully illustrated concept board books for toddlers and their families."--The New York Times Book Review

Genres: Childrens

14 pages, Board book

First published August 26, 1996

About the author

Satoshi Kitamura was born in 1956. After dropping out of school to pursue art, Kitamura decided not to attempt a 10-year apprenticeship as a potter and instead worked as a graphic artist. He was not trained as an artist, but at the age of 19 began to do commercial work as an illustrator for adverts and magazines. He moved from Tokyo to London in 1979 where he worked mainly at designing greeting cards.
Satoshi Kitamura has won several awards, including the Mother Goose Award, the National Art Library Award from the Victoria and Albert Museum, and a Nestle Children’s Book Prize Silver Medal. He lives in Japan.

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book that provides a deep look into human society. The duck represents people, the mud represents human sin, and the water the duck goes in to get the mud off represents hope. I recommend this book to any aspiring philosophers.

[Chairman Meow · Rating 5 out of 5]

A deeply thought-provoking tale about a duck and his values. A must-read for any self-respecting young philosopher.

[Mary Thelma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable.

[Aseret Aldrete · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este libro me recordó a mi Amorcito ante las vicisitudes que a veces se le presentan. Pero no hay nada que un buen baño no pueda arreglar. Literal: “¡al agua patos!”.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A super cute board book that both my girls have enjoyed.

[Antonio aguirre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un pato está sucio y busca limpiarse... suficiente problema para mantener a una niña de dos años (mi hija) entretenida.

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another really cute book by Satoshi Kitamura. Love the illustrations. We purchased these board books for our oldest daughter when she was born. We've read them over and over again.

[Baby Isabel]

Rose: We all liked this book as well as Cat is Sleepy, Dog is Thirsty, and Squirrel is Hungry, by the same author. Also got great reviews from the 1 year old we gave the set to recently. Board book = holds up well to toddler page turning.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable book. I first saw this book in with my nephew's collection and had to buy one for my own to read to our kids. It was out of print and I had to search for it but I got it! It is so very cute and fun to read.

[Deirdre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent for E.I. story recall.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fila Trece (Liantener) · Rating 3 out of 5]

No tan bueno como "Gato Tiene Sueño", pero sin embargo con el encanto propio de estos libros sencillos de Kitamura. Bonito.

[Rebecca Hernandez · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is short yet ideal for starters.

[Jennifer B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite kids board book. My kids have it memorized, read it to me and ever act it out.

[Bet]

"Pato está sucio" de Satoshi Kitamura, junto con "Gato tiene sueño", "Ardilla tiene hambre y "Perro tiene sed" son libros, más bien, obras de arte, imprescindible para los más pequeños y los ya no tanto.
Ilustraciones cómicas con colores bien seleccionados, historias sencillas y cercanas, nos demuestran que estos libros son perfectos para cualquiera, en especial para una lectura desde el vientre. Además el tamaño y material de los libros es ideal para la manipulación de manos pequeñas.