Duck! Rabbit!: (Bunny Books, Read Aloud Family Books, Books for Young Children)

By Tom Lichtenheld and Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Book Overview

This New York Times bestselling children's book is a smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side.

From the award-winning team of author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld comes a clever take on the age-old optical illusion: is it a duck or a rabbit? Depends on how you look at it Readers will find more than just Rosenthal's signature humor here; there's also a subtle lesson for kids who don't know when to let go of an argument.

ENGAGING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING: Children will love the fun story based on the classic duck/rabbit visual puzzle, while parents will appreciate the book's lessons about differing points of view and right versus wrong.

INCREDIBLE TALENT: Amy Krouse Rosenthal's award-winning children's books "radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring: they are elegant and spirit-lifting," according to the New York Times. Her 30+ books for kids include the blockbuster bestseller I Wish You More and Yes Day , both illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, as well as Dear Girl, Little Pea, Little Hoot, Little Oink, and Spoon. Tom Lichtenheld is a prolific creator and has illustrated many bestselling favorites, including Steam Train, Dream Train and several titles in the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series.

RAVE REVIEWS: This bestselling book has earned multiple starred reviews. Highlights include:
"The snappy dialogue makes for fine read-aloud. Duck? Rabbit? As kids will readily see, it depends on how you look at it."--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"How cute is this? Really, really cute."--Booklist, starred review

Perfect for:

Parents, grandparents, and educatorsFans of picture books like They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, Red is Best, and Where's the Duck? Gift givers looking for a fun, interactive family read-aloud bookEaster read-along or fun basket stuffer

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811868656
• ISBN13: 9780811868655
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 2 to 4 years
• Grade Range: Preschool

Customer Reviews

opinions and povs galore!

Perspective is the name of the game in "Duck/Rabbit."

Very Creative

This is a great little book. I purchased it for my 5 year old grandson. It's just very clever and creative. I think it inspires children to think more about how things can be perceived in different ways. Highly recommended!

A must-have

Like "The Ok Book" and "What Are You So Grumpy About", "Duck! Rabbit!" has quickly become a mainstay at bedtime. Much to the chagrin of Curious George. A clever concept with equally unique writing and illustration styles make this a fun read that brings a laugh every time we read it. We look forward to many more titles from these authors.

Cute, Cute, Cute! - a review of Duck! Rabbit!

Amy Krouse Rosenthal has written a ton of good books, but I think this has got to be our favorite. "Duck! Rabbit!" is just a lot of fun and my two kids -just turned 7 and 9-- have poured over the book ever since it arrived. The story's roots are in the age-old optical illusion and Tom Lichtenheld has done a fabulous job in making the image simpler and more kid-friendly while keeping it's dual element (it's a rabbit. No, it's a duck!). Considerations::: Duck! Rabbit! is great fun. My kids love both the artwork and dialog. The book has broad appeal (I thought it was fun) and it ought to appeal to children in the 3ish thru 9ish age range. It is an Excellent Read-aloud which I think could be used as a primer: the text is large; the sentences simple. The Accelerated Reading number for Duck! Rabbit! is a generic "1". This means that the vocabulary and syntax have been found to be at the 1st Grade level. The exact month within the 1st Grade hasn't been determined. Pam T~ mom and reviewer for BooksForKids-reviews