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The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? (Pigeon)
by
Mo Willems
Much to the chagrin of Pigeon, little Duckling uses very polite manners to request a cookie, and actually gets one. Filled with righteous fury, Pigeon loses his temper and complains bitterly about this terrible state of affairs. However, things aren't what they seem, and Duckling has a secret plan! Part of the bestselling Pigeon series by genius children's book author and...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
April 3rd 2012
by Disney-Hyperion
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The latest in Mo Willems’ classic “Pigeon” series of books, The Duckling Gets A Cookie, holds its own with its award winning predecessors.
In this installment, the irascible Pigeon bemoans the injustice of Duckling receiving a cookie by simply asking for it.
Asking? Getting by asking? Pigeon is beside himself as he recounts all the things he’s asked for to no avail. Duckling manages to diffuse the volatile pigeon with a nice gesture (or clever scheme!) Like all of Willems’ books, this story convey...more
In this installment, the irascible Pigeon bemoans the injustice of Duckling receiving a cookie by simply asking for it.
Asking? Getting by asking? Pigeon is beside himself as he recounts all the things he’s asked for to no avail. Duckling manages to diffuse the volatile pigeon with a nice gesture (or clever scheme!) Like all of Willems’ books, this story convey...more
After reading Mo Willems’ classic “Pigeon” books, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! I wanted to check out more books from this series! So, I picked up Mo Willems’ most recent book from the “Pigeon” series, “The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?” and I really enjoyed it! “The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?” is a fantastic read for children who are fans of Mo Willems’ “Pigeon” series!
When the Duckling ends up getting a cookie because he politely asked for one, the Pigeon ends up g...more
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Mo Willems is one of my favorite authors and illustrators. He makes his pictures so simple, but it gets the point across. In this book he not only tells the story through the two characters points of view (Pigeon and Duckling) but he uses action words to show what they are doing while they communicate. (Flappy flip flap!) The pigeon is irritated with the duckling because the duckling asked for a cookie and got one. The pigeon says he asks for SO MANY THINGS and never gets what he asks for. The D...more
The Duckling Gets a Cookie by Mo Willems is a simple story about a little duckling and a pigeon. In the beginning of the story the duckling gets a cookie with nuts. The pigeon is very shocked that the duckling received this cookie. He just doesn’t think it is fair. The duckling explains that he received the cookie because he asked politely. It looks like using your manners pays off. The pigeon cannot figure out why he does not get everything he asks for. The duckling finally admits that he got t...more
An object lesson:
Many parents who read aloud to their children may finds themselves one day wondering when, exactly, that fell by the wayside. It can be a gradual thing, having trouble choosing a book everyone wants, finding the time away from homework, and showers, and music practice, and dance classes. But what I learned last night is, it doesn't have to be.
There was a new Mo Willems book on display at the library. Of course, I picked it up. Adults and older children who aren't reading Willem...more
Many parents who read aloud to their children may finds themselves one day wondering when, exactly, that fell by the wayside. It can be a gradual thing, having trouble choosing a book everyone wants, finding the time away from homework, and showers, and music practice, and dance classes. But what I learned last night is, it doesn't have to be.
There was a new Mo Willems book on display at the library. Of course, I picked it up. Adults and older children who aren't reading Willem...more
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Summary:
A duckling politely asks another duckling for a cookie. That duckling happily gives up one of his cookies to the other duckling. Just then, a pigeon comes along wondering how the duckling got a cookie. The duckling explains that he simply asked in a nice way. The pigeon gets angry saying that he is always asking for things but never actually gets them. He tells the duckling that he wants a cookie too, so the duckling gives his cookie to the pigeon. The pigeon leaves very surprised at th...more
A duckling politely asks another duckling for a cookie. That duckling happily gives up one of his cookies to the other duckling. Just then, a pigeon comes along wondering how the duckling got a cookie. The duckling explains that he simply asked in a nice way. The pigeon gets angry saying that he is always asking for things but never actually gets them. He tells the duckling that he wants a cookie too, so the duckling gives his cookie to the pigeon. The pigeon leaves very surprised at th...more
"The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?" is about a little duckling that asks politely for a cookie. Someone or something drops a cookie with nuts in it down for him. He politely says thank you for the cookie. The pigeon comes along and gets very upset that the duckling has a cookie and he does not. He complains and complains and complains about how he asks for things, but never receives them. He is not a happy pigeon. The pigeon is then surprised by what the duckling does next. The duckling gives the pig...more
Despite quite different from other children’s books I have read in my lifetime, I think that “The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?” is the book most worthy of the 2013 Caldecott Medal. What really caught my eye initially were the illustrations as they are different from typical children’s books and are far simpler than I am used to seeing. While the illustrations are simple and take up a small portion of the page, they leave a lot of room for students to use their imaginations to decide what is surround...more
Caldecott Nomination Book:
I chose "The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?" as my Caldecott nomination book. I have never read any book by Mo Willems, but I chose it because I found the pictures really interesting. Most illustrations in picture books look cartoonish, or very realistic, etc. I can't remember a book where the illustrations look like this book. It is almost like a sketch, and they look like they were drawn by chalk. With that, the duck and the pigeon are very expressive. The pigeon is especia...more
I chose "The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?" as my Caldecott nomination book. I have never read any book by Mo Willems, but I chose it because I found the pictures really interesting. Most illustrations in picture books look cartoonish, or very realistic, etc. I can't remember a book where the illustrations look like this book. It is almost like a sketch, and they look like they were drawn by chalk. With that, the duck and the pigeon are very expressive. The pigeon is especia...more
The Duckling Gets a Cookie is another fantastic book written and illustrated by Mo Willems. Have I mentioned my love for all things by Mo? NO? I must be slacking. Mo Willems is one of my go to authors picturebooks and easy readers. He has yet to disappoint. The Duckling Gets a Cookie sticks to that tradition of awesomeness.
In this story, as you might expect, the duckling asks nicely for a cookie and receives one. The pigeon, who you might recognize from Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and ot...more
In this story, as you might expect, the duckling asks nicely for a cookie and receives one. The pigeon, who you might recognize from Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and ot...more
The Duckling Gets a Cookie!? by Mo Willems has the pigeon angry when the ducking gets a cookie by asking for it politely.
Willems' humorous illustrations continue to convey feelings & emotions clearly through a few squigles and circles. My favorite images include scoots, flaps, asking list, tantrum, thanks, and last 2 pictures.
Willens' text features a very large font for pigeon within word bubbles, and smaller fonts for ducking without word buubles, except for the last sentence. This would wo...more
Willems' humorous illustrations continue to convey feelings & emotions clearly through a few squigles and circles. My favorite images include scoots, flaps, asking list, tantrum, thanks, and last 2 pictures.
Willens' text features a very large font for pigeon within word bubbles, and smaller fonts for ducking without word buubles, except for the last sentence. This would wo...more
The cute Duckling asked the reader for a cookie. And by golly the Duckling got a cookie. But then the Pigeon realized that the Duckling got a cookie and that made the Pigeon go through the normal Pigeon emotions about how Life. Is. Not. Fair. Good thing the Duckling is so nice and wants to share the cookie with the Pigeon. And the Pigeon can hardly believe it! Has good luck finally come to the Pigeon? Does the Duckling have ulterior motives? And what kind of cookie does the Duckling and the Pige...more
HERE THERE BE SPOILERS (lols)
5 Things About...The Duckling Gets a Cookie?!
1. So this is one of those books where the title tells you a lot. Much like Melville's classic "Moby Dick, or The Whale," we are introduced to the Duckling, the counterpart to our surly captain, The Pigeon. And much like Ahab's metaphysical obsession over the evil in the albino leviathan, we watch the drama unfold as the Pigeon's desires are laid out on the page, all over a cookie. With nuts.
2. As the series has already di...more
5 Things About...The Duckling Gets a Cookie?!
1. So this is one of those books where the title tells you a lot. Much like Melville's classic "Moby Dick, or The Whale," we are introduced to the Duckling, the counterpart to our surly captain, The Pigeon. And much like Ahab's metaphysical obsession over the evil in the albino leviathan, we watch the drama unfold as the Pigeon's desires are laid out on the page, all over a cookie. With nuts.
2. As the series has already di...more
Pigeon is back and he’s not happy. The duckling gets a cookie just because she asked (politely). The cookie even has nuts! Pigeon is simply outraged. He asks for things all the time, to drive a bus, to have a hot dog party, a French Fry Robot, a walrus, and he never gets what he wants! It’s just not fair that ducklings get everything, because Pigeons like cookies, too! Finally, he can’t stand it anymore, “Why did YOU get that cookie!?!” The innocent duckling replies, “So I could give it to you.”...more
Pigeon is back, with all his tantrums that make kids laugh out loud. In the opening spread, the little duckling asks for a cookie and receives one immediately. "Thanks! That was very nice of you!" says Duckling, oh so sweetly. In walks Pigeon, and he's shocked, shocked that Duckling gets a cookie - just by asking! Pigeon tells us, "I ask for things ALL THE TIME!…But do I get what I ask for?"
Kids will laugh at Pigeon as he starts to have tantrums, demanding a cookie, pleading for a cookie. But re...more
Kids will laugh at Pigeon as he starts to have tantrums, demanding a cookie, pleading for a cookie. But re...more
I really enjoyed this latest picture book starring Pigeon. As long as I remember that Pigeon is Pigeon and Piggie is Piggie, I really, really love it. The moment I start to compare my love for Pigeon with my LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, OBSESSIVE LOVE with Elephant and Piggie, I start to question how much I care for Mo Willems' other series. (For me, there's just no comparison.) I do think the Pigeon books have to grow on you. If this is your first and only introduction to Pigeon, well, you may...more
Jun 06, 2012
Arlene Allen
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4 of 5 stars
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I am sure by now everyone knows my obsession with Mo Willems and this book just feeds the need. I just love how adults can learn from this one, too. I'd like to read it to my library customers. Yes, you want this book or this audio or to use this computer RIGHT NOW and check out this e-reader TODAY and it's just an itty bitty bump to put me in front on 1200 people for 50 Shades of Gray....but does anyone ever ask politely? (And do you think even Pigeon picks up on this message? I don't!) Pigeon...more
4 Starred Reviews -- Kirkus, SLJ, PW + ALSC Summer Notable Discussion
"...Simple speech-balloon text, animated illustrations, and a clean design continue to be a successful formula for Willems’s brand of storytelling.."--Horn Book
"...the book’s sprightly mix of Willems’s trademark humor and deceptively simple drawings –- so lively they feel like an animated cartoon –- will have children in giggles..."--NY Times
"...As with the other titles in the Pigeon series, simple pencil drawings on pale, blan...more
"...Simple speech-balloon text, animated illustrations, and a clean design continue to be a successful formula for Willems’s brand of storytelling.."--Horn Book
"...the book’s sprightly mix of Willems’s trademark humor and deceptively simple drawings –- so lively they feel like an animated cartoon –- will have children in giggles..."--NY Times
"...As with the other titles in the Pigeon series, simple pencil drawings on pale, blan...more
Here, the duck asks nicely for a cookie and receives one. The pigeon is angry because he did not get a cookie, nor does he feel like he ever gets anything that he wants. The duckling explained that if he asks politely, using please and thank you, that maybe he would get the things he asks for. The duckling was so generous, that he gave the cookie to the pigeon and the pigeon was so happy.
I would recommend this book for child in kindergarten to first grade where they are beginning school and some...more
I would recommend this book for child in kindergarten to first grade where they are beginning school and some...more
This is a cute story about a little duckling that asks for a cookie,,, and gets it. It has a pigeon in it that complains about never getting anything and wants to know how the duckling got the cookie. The duckling basically said she just asked for it (and at the end of the story, gives her cookie to the pigeon).
I think this would be a good book for early elementary students. The words are minimal and give lots of expression. It would especially appeal to the younger students if you act out and r...more
I think this would be a good book for early elementary students. The words are minimal and give lots of expression. It would especially appeal to the younger students if you act out and r...more
Fantastic book, worked a treat in foundation stage. The reason behind using this book for my Nursery children was to combat the continuous tantrums I witnessed. The children loved story time, so I found it fitting to read a story that showed the audience how silly a tantrum looks! It worked a treat and the children discussed how the duckling managed to get a cookie simply by asking for it. During the story you find that ‘Pigeon’ is outraged by Duckling getting a cookie simply by asking nicely! N...more
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Oh a simple cute book about asking politely and sharing. This book is good for beginning readers like pre-k or kindergarten. It a little bit of an entertainment book but can also be used to help kids understand manners. Like asking politely when you want something, and sharing with other who don't have anything.
Summary
A duckling asks for a cookie and get one. The pigeon doesn't like not haveing a cookie. He goes into a rant about how he asks for candy, and hot dog parties, a robot, and so...more
Oh a simple cute book about asking politely and sharing. This book is good for beginning readers like pre-k or kindergarten. It a little bit of an entertainment book but can also be used to help kids understand manners. Like asking politely when you want something, and sharing with other who don't have anything.
Summary
A duckling asks for a cookie and get one. The pigeon doesn't like not haveing a cookie. He goes into a rant about how he asks for candy, and hot dog parties, a robot, and so...more
Oct 03, 2012
Kaitlynn Meurrens
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This story is about a duckling who gets a cookie and a pigeon that is confused as to why the duckling received one and he does not. The pigeon is upset that he doesn’t receive a cookie but the duckling explains he got the cookie by being polite. This book shows readers the impact being polite and sharing can have. The book is also in Mo Williams style and is very comical with illustrations to match.
I enjoy Mo Williams stories so much; I think they are perfect for early readers such as kindergart...more
I enjoy Mo Williams stories so much; I think they are perfect for early readers such as kindergart...more
If Mo Willems could be a fly on the wall in my library....oh, how he would feel the love from my students!! They love everything that he writes!! They feel such a connection with his books and the characters that are represented there. This week, I shared "Duckling...Cookie" with my Kindergartners. While they find Pigeon to be uppity and crabby, they just adore Duckling. And reading Duckling's words in a little duckling voice doesn't hurt either. :) Thank you, Mo, for getting my little ones and...more
My heart truly lies with Elephant and Piggie but I can enjoy a Pigeon book every now and again...because really anything by Mo Willems is awesome. In this book we are introduced to a cute little duckling who gets a cookie...Pigeon is jealous...why didn't Pigeon get a cookie? Pigeon asks for things all the time and never gets anything!!?!? Pigeon throws a FIT! Yes all caps FIT. Duckling gives Pigeon the cookie, Pigeon is happy, duckling wants another cookie.
I love the illustrations. Pigeon's fit...more
I love the illustrations. Pigeon's fit...more
Have to admit it, I'm a fan. I have a great time with this series with my kids. My favorite structure in these books is the part where it breaks into the 8-box sequence for the pigeon to go on a tirade. This is just one example of Willems' control of pacing through use of a cinematic montage style. Again, Willems' animator sensibilities for storyboarding are impressive.
Mostly, I rate this one a four because the sentence "Oh! Look at all those nuts" demands some inference, when it gets just drop...more
Mostly, I rate this one a four because the sentence "Oh! Look at all those nuts" demands some inference, when it gets just drop...more
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My kids can't get enough of Mo Willems books, especially the Pigeon books. Like all of his other books, The Duckling Gets a Cookie is one that gets read over and over again.
As a mom I like that the books are fun and engaging. Since we do read them over and over again I don't get tired of the redundancy. My kids enjoy them every time and so do I.
The only negative downside that I have for this particular book is the Pigeon's response to the Duckling getting a cookie. He throws a temper tantrum an...more
As a mom I like that the books are fun and engaging. Since we do read them over and over again I don't get tired of the redundancy. My kids enjoy them every time and so do I.
The only negative downside that I have for this particular book is the Pigeon's response to the Duckling getting a cookie. He throws a temper tantrum an...more
I could not stop laughing as I read this delightful story in the Pigeon series. The duckling begins by simply asking politely for a cookie. When the Pigeon finds out he got it, he really freaks out and has a bit of a melt down because he asks for stuff all the time. When you find out why the Duckling asked for the cookie and what his intentions were, it will warm your heart. The Ducklings request on the last page kept me laughing after I finished this book. I use this series with my kindergarten...more
Pigeon is in his usual hilarious form in this latest addition to the collection. When Duckling asks for a cookie-- and GETS IT-- Pigeon is appalled. He is flabbergasted. He is beside himself. But his tirade is cut short when Duckling announces that the reason he got the cookie is so that he could give it to Pigeon. For once, the self-absorbed bird is left speechless. As he goes off munching the delicious cookie (with nuts), Duckling gets the last laugh. While this isn't my personal favorite Pige...more
Is Pigeon the Liz Lemon of the picture book animal world? A little odd. Always wanting something and going to great lengths to try to get it. Prone to fits, tantrums, epiphanies, and many sarcastic or ironic statements and non sequitur in a short period of time (the length of a picture book). A smart ass. Surrounded by characters like Duckling or Tracy Jordan. (perhaps Duckling is the Kenneth of this series).
Once again, a f***ing fantastic offering from Mo Willems, a god (read: Dr. Seuss) among...more
Once again, a f***ing fantastic offering from Mo Willems, a god (read: Dr. Seuss) among...more
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#1 New York Times Bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems is best known for his Caldecott Honor winning picture books Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Knuffle Bunny: a cautionary tale.
In addition to such picture books as Leonardo the Terrible Monster, Edwina the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct, and Time to Pee, Mo has created the Elephant and Piggie books, a series of early r...more
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In addition to such picture books as Leonardo the Terrible Monster, Edwina the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct, and Time to Pee, Mo has created the Elephant and Piggie books, a series of early r...more
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