Duck on a Bike

Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike--and loves it! Another young, funny book perfect for reading aloud.

One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. "Hello, Cow!" said Duck. "Moo," said Cow. But what she thought was, "A duck on a bike? That's the silliest thing I've ever seen!" And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck!

Author: David Shannon
Publisher: Blue Sky Press
Published: 04/01/2002
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 11.26h x 8.92w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780439050234
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 58826 / Duck on a Bike


Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Award: Bookseller's Choice - Winner
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/17/2001 pg. 90
Kirkus Review - Children 01/15/2002 pg. 109
Booklist 02/15/2002 pg. 1013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2002 pg. 256
School Library Journal 03/01/2002 pg. 201
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2002 pg. 203
Booksense '76 Childrens Spr 02 04/01/2002 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 313 - Superior,Well Above Average
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2003 pg. 1302
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 313 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland White Terrier.
David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland White Terrier.