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Duck! Rabbit!
CCBC Review:
A simple outline of an animal’s head initiates a dialogue between two unseen observers. One declares that the animal is a duck, while the other insists that it’s a rabbit. “See, there’s his bill,” says the voice on the left. “What are you talking about? Those are ears, silly,” replies the voice on the right. What readers can see as the conversation continues is how the observations are accurate depending on the perspective—the animal’s head could be either a duck or a rabbit. A humorous story and visual brainteaser, Duck! Rabbit! offers a fresh look at opposing viewpoints. ©2009 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
Wisconsin illustrator
Tom Lichtenheld was born in Illinois. He graduated from UW-Madison (1979). He currently lives in the Chicago area.
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-8
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Fiction)
Humor
Perspective/Point of View
Publisher:
Chronicle
Publish Year: 2009
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780811868655
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Rosenthal