Duck

by Janet A. Holmes, Jonathan Bentley

This is Duck. Duck lives at my house. Duck thinks I’m the greatest. I’m Duck’s hero. The narrator of this story assumes that Duck both loves and needs him. But when Duck goes missing, things like playing in the bath, story time and even chocolate cake lose their appeal. Great is the relief when Duck is discovered under a cushion … but even greater is the discovery that the narrator needs Duck just as much as Duck needs him! Duck is a heart-warming story which touches on the developmental, early childhood stage of the ‘blanky’ or comfort toy.

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

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2011

About the author

JANET A. HOLMES was born and grew up in Perth, Western Australia. After completing an Arts Degree at the University of Western Australia, Janet worked as a research assistant for various organisations and academics. Following a Graduate Diploma in Education, she worked as a teacher-librarian in a primary school. She then moved to Canberra where she still lives.

Reviews

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute. A little boy and Duck. Duck and the little boy do everything together until one day Duck goes missing. The little boy looks all over town for Duck describing what Duck looks like "yellow and raggedy", smells like "a blanket", and feels "soft and woolly." No one in town has seen Duck. The little boy is heartbroken without Duck. Then the little boy sits on the couch and smells something like a blanket and feels something soft and woolly. He's found Duck!

The soft and simple illustrations make it a perfect bedtime book.

[The Library Lady · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, I've seen Duck. I've seen this story before. Hell, I've LIVED this story before in constant searches around my house for "Baby", who is STILL JR's companion even at 12!
But this is sweetly told and the illustrations are appealing. So Duck is a welcome addition to the shelf.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story about a missing stuffed animal. Parents everywhere will relate and children will love the brightly colored illustrations and fun story line as he searches everywhere for the missing Duck.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute story about a little boy and his favorite stuffed animal named Duck. He and Duck do everything together until one day Duck is missing. The little boy searches everywhere for Duck. Eventually he finds him and everything is OK again. Young children will love this story especially if they have a special blanket or stuffed animal that they love. I would use this story to engage young writers about their special blanket or stuffed animal.

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is there anything worse than losing your lovey? I think not.

[Manu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leila loves this little book from her class’ lending library!

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little boy and his toy duck. This is really cute and the illustrations are adorable.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quiet a sweet story of childhood friendship. I like the circular telling from the child focus to the duck focus.

[Elijah Zarate · Rating 3 out of 5]

7/10

[Larissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little boy introduces us to Duck. Duck is yellow and raggedy, smells like a blanket, feels soft and woolly, and can do nothing without the little boy. The little boy is Duck's hero.

One day the little boy discovers Duck is missing. The little boy looks everywhere for Duck, he asks all over town, even asking the dog next door, but still Duck could not be found. The little boy is so upset he is no longer able to do anything, not eat his dinner or splash in the bath.

Later as the little boy curled up in the corner between the cushions, he makes a discovery, Duck is hidden deep beneath the cushions. The little boy is so happy, he missed Duck so much and now that Duck is back he can do anything again. Duck is the little boy's hero.

Duck is a simple yet heartfelt story of friendship and love. It demonstrates that sometimes we don't appreciate what we have until it's gone, or just how much we care about someone till they are no longer there. Duck shows us that we need others as much as they need us, and that its no fun doing things on your own. A truly beautiful story to share with those you love.

[carbohydratequeen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute little story about a boy and his best friend Duck. They do everything together. Until... the little boy loses the precious little stuffed Duck. The story-line follows the boy as he searches everywhere for Duck. Nothing will cheer him up except for Duck! No, not a cake. No, not a bubble bath. Everything lacks luster. Finally, the boy finds Duck in-between two couch cushions. The little boy realizes that Duck is his hero, and NOT the other way around.

"Have your Seen Duck?" is a perfect bedtime story for the little one in your life. Adorable story-line, and beautiful illustrations with soft colors, and wonderful little details, Have You Seen Duck is soon to be a childhood favorite.

[Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have You Seen Duck is an adorable story about a little who's constant companion is his stuffed Duck. They do everything together and go everywhere together, until one day Duck goes missing. Now it's up to the little boy to find his missing best friend.

This is a great story about coping with something special you've lost, finding it and not giving up. It's a story that young children can easily identify with, and they'll be happy to know that Duck does indeed get found.

[Katieb (MundieMoms) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have You Seen Duck is an adorable story about a little who's constant companion is his stuffed Duck. They do everything together and go everywhere together, until one day Duck goes missing. Now it's up to the little boy to find his missing best friend.

This is a great story about coping with something special you've lost, finding it and not giving up. It's a story that young children can easily identify with, and they'll be happy to know that Duck does indeed get found.

[Shelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story line brought back memories!! Parents, if your child is IN LOVE with a certain toy you need to PURCHASE DOUBLES! The story starts off with a young boy and his stuffed duck who do everything together. Then one day duck goes missing. The boy did everything shy of hanging up missing posters to try and get his stuffed friend back. Super cute read to share with your little ones, make sure they bring their stuffed companions with them when you do though.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

My five-year-old son picked this book out from the library last week. From the back, he looks like the boy in the cover illustration. And he has a favorite stuffed animal -- Hop-Hop.

There wasn't much to this story. What is there is sweet, but not especially engaging. The illustrations, however, are very, very lovely.



Actual rating: 3.5 stars, but I round up.

[Karen Dransfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was looking for a picture book with a strong "yellow" look to it for an art themed painting project. I found this and it worked a charm. I read this to a group of young kids and they loved it. It's a very cute story about how duck needs the little boy so duck can do things. But when the duck goes missing the boy realises he also needs duck so he can do things too.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every parent has known the horror of when the favorite stuffed animal goes missing. This book shows one of those instances. Cute illustrations, lovely story, not overly long but definitely geared to your older set.

[Glenn Kennedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good story about attachment. The little boy doesn't want to go or do anything without his duck. This is a good story on helping students get over the things they are most attached to. I recommend this for younger students.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book. My son brings it to me every night to read. Such a sweet story of a little boy and his favorite stuffed toy. I'll have to buy a copy eventually, since I've renewed it so many times from the library.

[Bek · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter loves this book, she can really relate it back to her pink bunny, the household duck equivalent. I find this book enjoyable to read, even after the 5th time straight, so it must be a winner!

[Caren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about a child's attachment to a stuffed animal.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

So cute! A little boy loses his favorite toy and asks others if they've seen him. Duck is his hero. Great for storytimes.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

SOOOOOOOOOOOO sweet and cute!

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet.

[Tam · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 4-year-old loved this story, probably because he's the little boy in it! But instead of my son loving a duck, he loves a giraffe.

[Lindsay]

ducks, special friends, feelings, lost items

[Vicki · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book to share with young ones, especially those who sleep with a special stuffed animal.

[Harla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this one! Definitely on my story time list.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute

[Deb · Rating 3 out of 5]

E. seems to enjoy this one. I'm distracted by kid's nose.