It's Quacking Time

by Martin Waddell, Jill Barton

When Mummy Duck lays an egg, everyone quacks with excitement. But duckling has never seen an egg before. Could there really be a baby duck inside? And could it be that he started that way too? As the days pass, Duckling learns a lot about eggs and birth - and just what all the quacking's about! Age 2+.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Family, Storytime

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_W...

Also writes under the pen name Catherine Sefton

Martin Waddell is the author of more than one hundred books for young readers.

Awards: Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing (2004).

Reviews

[June · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little duck has lots of questions when his Mommy lays an egg. "Did I come in one of those eggs?", "How did I fit in my egg?", & "Did you come in an egg?"

This is usually very well received at Story Time or Toddler Time. It helps that there is lots of quacking at the end.

[Chaplain2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a sweet book, with fun illustrations! This is a lovely, loving way to help prepare for a new baby, while telling about duck families and Duckling's family story.

Very sweet, makes me smile!

[Zoe Mouzouri · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's Quacking Time - Martin Waddel

This book is great for teaching children about the life cycle and growth cycle of animals. Having read this to a group of 6-7 year old children who had just looked at the human growth cycle, this book was a great leeway into introducing them into the growth cycle of an animal.

This book also could help a child who is struggling to come to terms with a younger sibling coming into the family!

There are many sections of the book where the children could get involved and complete the actions of the book which is a great way for children who have EAL.

Overall, a very interesting book which is an easy read for children who are reading at the average for 6-7 years old. The illustrations in the book help create a vivid image in the children’s minds which allow them to remember the book.

The link with a science curriculum is a bonus for children!

[Debra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book may be useful in introducing a sibling that is coming into the family.

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book about welcoming a baby with typical elementary school kid questions. My kids liked the pictures and the quacking in the book.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet story about welcoming a new baby to the family - duck style! Clear, bright illustrations accompany a simple and straightforward story about a duck family with a new egg waiting for the duckling to hatch. This could be useful to introduce the life cycle of animals or comfort an older child expecting a new sibling.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely illustrations in pastel colors accompany this joyous story about all the members of the duck family being happy about the new egg and the new duck that is about to hatch. While this birth is not a human one, the anticipation and joy in this story certainly can be related to the anticipation of a new baby into a family. Great overall joy and tone in this title.

[Kenson and kirra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked thinking about where ducks come from. my mom thought small cousin duck was pretty funny. i wish they would have told us weather the baby duck was a girl or a boy duck

[Ashlin Edmisten · Rating 4 out of 5]

This would be a great book for a little one expecting a younger sibling.

[Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gwennie picked this out at the library, surprising no one who knows her. It is a delightfully fluffy feel-good book about a new baby coming to the family.

[Christine Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Countdown to Kindergarten: Letter Q

Waiting for a new baby duck to be born

[Alana · Rating 3 out of 5]

All about waiting for the new sibling to arrive

[Candice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where do duck babies come from? Here's a book that answers the question. Duckling's mommy lays an egg and all of the extended family join in the excitement at the prospect of a new baby duck. Duckling has so many questions about the egg. "Did I come in one of those eggs?" "How did I fit in my egg?"... Soon it's time for the egg to hatch, and it's quacking time at the lake. Terrific illustrations of Duckling and his family. An excellent book to read to children who are expecting a new sibling, but be prepared for questions.

[Josianne Fitzgerald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Saccharine sweet book about a family of ducks waiting for their egg to hatch. Lots of reassurance to the ducklings in the family -and younger readers- about how they came into the world just like everyone else in the family.

Good integration for a preschool unit on life cycles and changes.

[Edward Creter · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little book made me quack with pure joy and warmed my heart. It's how a family of ducks anxiously await for a bundle of joy to emerge from an egg. Laugh now, but it's just what we need for today's world: a nice family book about a nice family of ducks.

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute and written with a clear message in mind. Intended to allay the fears of children whose families are expanding. Perhaps a bit too simplistic for children older than five.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read before a new baby comes!

[Macy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story for kids expecting a baby brother or sister.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very cute book about a family of ducklings having a new baby duck. Very cute. Incidentally, the author's last name is waddell...thought that was appropriate!

[Annabella]

This book is about a new baby duckling

[Rachel Rouleau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice story about a new baby coming into the family.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Format: Print
Plot: The ducks are having a baby, and their son is curious about how it works.
Readers advisory:
Review citation: Horn Book Guide Reviews, 2005
Source: Huck, 35

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute book.

[Rose]

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[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely!

[Mae · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little duck learns about where ducks come from from family while he awaits for the arrival of his sibling.