Hit the Ball Duck

Author(s): Jez Alborough

Picture Books

New cover reissue in million copy best-selling Duck in the Truck series. Duck and friends go out one day with a bat, a ball and a glove to play. Duck hits the ball -- but where does it fall? On a branch in the tree, now they can't play at all. Frog has an idea, Duck lends a hand but nothing turns out quite as planned.

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'With a nod to Dr. Seuss and a wink to John Burningham, Jez Alborough deals an irresistible lesson in rhyme and rhythm as well as storytelling, which is hugely entertaining.' Child Education Reviews for Duck in the Truck: 'Rhyme, illustration, wit and inventiveness combine to produce outstanding quality.' TES Primary 'Alborough's text is perfect for reading out loud and the mix of close-up and panoramic illustrations give an animated, live-action feel.' Junior 'Colourful, arresting and busting with action.' Child Education Praise for Hit the Ball Duck: 'A really great story; the best Duck book so far.' The Guardian

General Fields

  • : 9780007302918
  • : HarperCollins Publishers
  • : HarperCollins Children's Books
  • : 0.279
  • : 01 September 2009
  • : 254mm X 284mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Jez Alborough
  • : chiefly col. Illustrations
  • : Picture books; Character books
  • : 40
  • : 823.914
  • : Jez Alborough
  • : Jez Alborough
  • : New edition
  • : Paperback