Five Little Ducks

by Raffi, Jose Aruego (Illustrator), Ariane Dewey (Illustrator)

Overview

Illus. in full color. "Vivid pictures tell the tale of a mother duck who loses her ducklings, one by one. A happy ending is assured when they return with ducklings of their own. Music and chords are included. The title is well done, giving a visual dimension to a popular children's song, and will be successful for story times and general library use."—School Library Journal.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780517583609
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	03/28/1992
Series:	Raffi Songs to Read Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	47,974
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.18(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

Editorial Reviews

Raffi has entertained thousands of kids with his versions of classic songs. In this one, reproduced in board book form, stylized ducks hide and swim among the water lilies with big mama duck. The outing begins with five little ducks who one by one fail to return home. Mother duck is sad because she is all alone--and kids will note the passage of fall and winter. One fine spring day when she sets out again, she is soon joined by her brood of five with their own families in tow. Unlike Down by the Bay, which is in this same series, the music is not provided. Also available are Wheels on the Bus and Baby Beluga. Note: For kids who might worry, ducks can care for themselves within hours of hatching.

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot