Little Quack's Hide and Seek FROM OUR EDITORS
The Barnes & Noble Review
The web-footed star of author Lauren Thompson and artist Derek Anderson's Little Quack makes another adorable splash in this winsome follow-up.
In the same format as her first book -- with illustrations at the top and a "Quack-U-Lator" at the bottom -- Thompson now puts the hero into a fun-loving game of hide-and-seek. When Mama suggests that the family play the game, the ducklings scatter to their hiding places, with Widdle hiding in a log, Waddle scampering under a lily pad, and the others staking claim to other locales. But Little Quack can't think of a spot fast enough, and he quickly decides the best hiding place is behind Mama. Of course, the mother has no trouble finding her other children -- but where is Little Quack? With a smiley-faced splash, her littlest jumps out and gets the whole family laughing.
Along with Anderson's warm artwork of cute-as-a-button ducklings, Thompson again combines a superbly silly story with easy math. The tale is suited perfectly for bubbly storytimes, and readers won't be able to get enough of the peppy Little Quack. A "quacky" tale that's sure to please. Shana Taylor
FROM THE PUBLISHER
New York Times best-selling author Lauren Thompson and celebrated illustrator Derek Anderson have crafted a timeless tale full of courage and fun. When Little Quack and the duck siblings play hide-and-seek with Mama, they need to disappear by the count of ten. All the ducks find places to hide except Little Quack, who can't find anywhere secret enough to go. Can he duck out of Mama's sight long enough to win the game?
Find out! And don't forget to count along with the Quack-u-lator, which pops up every time a duck disappears!
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
New additions feature springtime heroes. The star of Little Quack is back with Mama Duck and his four duckling siblings in Little Quack's Hide and Seek by Lauren Thompson, illus. by Derek Anderson. Mama is "It" as they all scramble to find the best hiding place in Anderson's lush pastel landscapes-and young readers learn the concept of subtraction. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
Kirkus Reviews
A mother duck and her quintet of ducklings play a rousing game of hide-and-seek in this playful counting tale. As Mama counts from one to ten, her fluffy offspring scatter to their secret spots. Little Duck panics when Mama's count-off approaches "ten" and he bolts for the handiest spot-choosing to hide in plain sight-just behind her. An ingenuous "Quack-u-Lator" provides readers with a visual reinforcement of Mama's duckling countdown. Occupying a wide band on the bottom of several pages, a combination of duckling icons and a minus sign offers a numerical answer-the written word is on the facing page. While Mama paddles around in search of her offspring, she keeps a verbal tally of the number of ducklings discovered, but here there is no accompanying "Quack-u-Lator," unfortunately. But this is a sprightly tale to share even with or without the attendant math overtures since Anderson supplies acrylic paintings rendered in deep jewel tones, with full-bleed pages resplendent in rich sapphire blues and verdant greens. Cuddlesome ducklings add instant eye-appeal while the predictable rhythms of the tale are satisfying for small fry. (Picture book. 2-6)
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