Duck Dunks

Five Little Ducks

by Lynne Berry, Hiroe Nakata (Illustrator)

It's summer! Five little ducks can't wait to splash into the sea. With their swimsuits on and a picnic for later, they're ready for a day of sand and sun.

Children will want to dive right into this delightful companion to Duck Skates.

Duck Dunks is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Genres: Picture Books, Summer, Storytime, Childrens, Animals, Counting

32 pages, Hardcover

First published May 27, 2008

Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

The five little ducklings from Duck Skates return in this rhyming romp of a picture-book, this time heading to the seashore for some summer fun. After swimming until their faces turn blue, the ducklings emerge from the water and play games on the sand - leapfrog, tag, flying a kite - before enjoying a picnic lunch. When evening comes they enjoy one last dunk before heading home for bed...

Like its predecessor, Duck Dunks pairs a fun rhyming text from author Lynne Berry with cute, colorful artwork from illustrator Hiroe Nakata. Also like its predecessor, it struck me as an entertaining little picture-book for a read-aloud, particularly for readers seeking summery beach stories. I thought that it was a little more appealing than Duck Skates , which I found cute but unremarkable. I'm not sure why this one struck a chord with me that the other didn't, but there you have it.

[Ang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Summary: Ducks in swimsuits. One with a float. One with a kite and cakes in a tote. It's summer! Five little ducks can't wait to splash into the sea. With their swimsuits on and a picnic for later, they're ready for a day of sand and sun. -- inside left jacket flap

[Virginia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute little story, but I'm not sure that the illustrations were as crisp as they should have been in a children's book.

[Claire Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. Cute ducks, fun adventures, rhyming text using complex words, and beautiful watercolor illustrations.

[Brittany Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a picture book. I believe this book would be best for children ages 3-5 years old. Duck Dunks is about five little ducks going to the beach and what they do at the beach. I gave this book a 5 star rating. my reason for this is because it has a lot of counting within the story line therefore the reader can count the ducks as they enjoy each activity they do on the beach. The reader can also relate to the story because a lot of the things the ducks do at the beach we also do. I believe this book is appealing to young readers because as I sated they can relate to the activities the ducks are doing at the beach. Also, the illustrations were done with water paint which made the pictures very colorful. When reading this book to a child I could use 5 little rubber duckies for props that they could use to count out loud each time the duckies did an activity.

[Bridget R. Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Five little ducks spend a day at the seashore. They swim, picnic, fly a kite, and play games. At the end of the day, they take their damp feathers home.

What I thought: What a lovely book. I loved the rhythm of the words. The illustrations added to my enjoyment. A perfect book to read on a summer day. A plug for Tennessee authors--Lynne Berry lives in Nashville.

[Tam · Rating 3 out of 5]

It starts out . . .
"Ducks in swimsuits. One with a float.
One with a kite and cakes in a tote.
Five with towels--one towel each!
Five little ducks on their way to the beach."

My 4-year-old liked finding the duck with the float, the one with the kite and tote, and he counted the ducks to see if there were 5.

[A.J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book could be utilized in so many different lessons. This book would be a great mentor text. This book deals with numbers, descriptive adjectives, action verbs, and onomatopoeia words. The opportunities with this book are endless. I also thought the pictures were very appealing to the reader’s eye.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another book I used for my Toddler Duck Storytime, this was a fun little book, though a bit long for the toddlers. In rhyming text, it tells the story of a family of small ducks who go to the beach and play and swim and have a great time. Recommended for ages 2-6, 3 stars.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good one for storytime with preschoolers. A great follow-up to Duck Skates.

[Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

quirky, fun counting and rhyming book for kids. i am going to buy it and the other duck counting books by this author

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oooh, the beach sounds nice.

[Allison]

I can't get enough of this author/illustrator combo! The 5 ducks have a fun day at the beach.

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great installment in the "Duck" family books. In this story, 5 ducks go to the beach for a swim, some kite flying and lunch.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like the formula of adventuresome day with yummy food and ending with a snooze.

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a bit too long for toddler storytime and the pictures are a bit small for preschool storytime but it has a cute story.

[Shelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Duck Dunks is a sweet little read-aloud to share with your little ones. Interest level 5 or younger.

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series. Cute ducks, fun adventures, rhyming text using complex words, and beautiful watercolor illustrations.

[Marlowe Necessary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fell in love with this darling book! I borrowed it from the library to read to my 3 month old and want to add it to our collection. I can't wait till she's older to see the illustrations better.

[The Library Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

Utterly sweet, but no saccharine icky. Charming.

[Miss Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great summer picture book that would be wonderful for storytimes/read-a-longs.

[Casandria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much like the other books in the series...
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