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

New York Times bestselling children's book

Smart, simple story that will make readers of all ages eager to take a side: From the award-winning author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink 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 Amy Krouse Rosenthal's signature humor here; there's also a subtle lesson for kids who don't know when to let go of an argument.

- A fun story based on the classic duck/rabbit visual puzzle
- Book teaches a lesson on right versus wrong and differing points of view
- Written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, the award-winning author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink; and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, creator of children's books including Everything I Know About Pirates

Fans of Red is Best, The Perfect Pet, and In My Opinion will love solving the eternal visual puzzle in Duck Rabbit

★ 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

- Fun, interactive family read aloud book
- Books for kids ages 3 and up
- Picture books for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students

Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 03/11/2009
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.26h x 9.34w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9780811868655
Audience: Ages 4-8


Award: Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Silver Medal Winner
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Colorado Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Winner
Award: Monarch Award - Second Place
Award: NAPPA Gold Awards - Winner
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Buckeye Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: Beehive Awards - Winner
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2009
Publishers Weekly 03/23/2009 pg. 58
Booklist 04/01/2009 pg. 38
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2009 pg. 286
School Library Journal 05/01/2009 pg. 88
New York Times Book Review 05/10/2009 pg. 20
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/02/2009 pg. 30
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2010 pg. 14
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/01/2010 pg. 28
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 - Superior,Well Above Average
BookPage 04/01/2009

About the Author
Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a Chicago-based writer. She is the author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, Little Oink, and several other books for children and adults.

Tom Lichtenheld works as both an advertising art director and as a creator of of children's books. He has written and illustrated several books, including Everything I Know About Pirates. He has also collaborated with Amy Krouse Rosenthal on The OK Book and It's Not Fair! He lives in Geneva, Illinois.