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Lulu and the Duck in the Park (Lulu)
Lulu can't understand people who don't like animals - people like her teacher, Mrs Holiday. When Lulu tries to help Mrs Holiday to find her perfect pet, she is banned from bringing an animal to school ever again! Then Lulu rescues an abandoned duck egg. She's going to have to take it to school to keep it safe.
Paperback, UK paperback edition, 96 pages
Published
March 7th 2011
by Scholastic
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Summary: Kirkus
A warmhearted beginning to a new chapter-book series delights from the first few sentences. "Lulu was famous for animals. Her famousness for animals was known throughout the whole neighborhood." So it begins, revealing its bouncy language and its theme, illustrated by a cheery image of Lulu with bunnies at her feet, a parrot on her shoulder and a mouse in her hair. Lulu's best friend is her cousin Mellie, who is famous for several things but most notably losing sweaters, pencils...more
A warmhearted beginning to a new chapter-book series delights from the first few sentences. "Lulu was famous for animals. Her famousness for animals was known throughout the whole neighborhood." So it begins, revealing its bouncy language and its theme, illustrated by a cheery image of Lulu with bunnies at her feet, a parrot on her shoulder and a mouse in her hair. Lulu's best friend is her cousin Mellie, who is famous for several things but most notably losing sweaters, pencils...more
“Lulu and the Duck in the Park” (Albert Whitman 2012) by Hilary McKay is a
perfect chapter (early middle grade) book from an author who understands how to make both kids and adults laugh.
The story begins on a school field trip and moves into the classroom, making this a great read aloud in kindergarten through third grades. Especially if it happens to be spring and even more especially if you happen to be hatching eggs in your classroom.
Lulu loves to jump off swings at the highest point so she...more
perfect chapter (early middle grade) book from an author who understands how to make both kids and adults laugh.
The story begins on a school field trip and moves into the classroom, making this a great read aloud in kindergarten through third grades. Especially if it happens to be spring and even more especially if you happen to be hatching eggs in your classroom.
Lulu loves to jump off swings at the highest point so she...more
Lulu and the Duck in the Park was quite the adventure. I found the book to be fun-loving, clever, and bright. I loved the educational component associated with the story and the diversity that was depicted through the presented relationships. I loved that Lulu was of ethnic origin. I thought this served as such a positive and had the potential to open up a huge door in terms of possibilities for children who quite often don't hear of minorities working with or caring for animals.
In this particul...more
In this particul...more
I can still say I like everything Hilary McKay writes. Lulu is for younger readers than the Casson family stories, but it's just as good.
Lulu loves animals. Attempts to share that love with her teacher bring the threat that if any more animals are brought to school, Class Three will have to give up their guinea pig for Class Two's stick insects, a fate no one wants.
So, when Lulu almost accidently rescues a duck egg from destruction, she is placed in a major quandry when the egg starts to hatch t...more
Lulu loves animals. Attempts to share that love with her teacher bring the threat that if any more animals are brought to school, Class Three will have to give up their guinea pig for Class Two's stick insects, a fate no one wants.
So, when Lulu almost accidently rescues a duck egg from destruction, she is placed in a major quandry when the egg starts to hatch t...more
Lulu loves animals, and everyone knows it. She has quite a collection at home because, luckily for her, she has a mother whose philosophy on pets is "The more the merrier." School is another story altogether. There is a pet guinea pig in her classroom, but Lulu's 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Holiday, prefers her animals in the wild. In fact she goes so far as to say that if anyone brings another pet into the classroom, the guinea pig will be banned from Class Three. So, you can imagine Lulu's dilemma...more
Lulu and the Duck in the Park by Hilary McKay is a children's chapter book scheduled for release on August 1 2012. Lulu loves animals, she loves them a lot, and they seem to love her in return. Unfortunately, Lulu's teacher does not seem to share that love. In fact, she seems to dislike animals, even the class pet. A disastrous class trip to the park ends with lulu in possession of a duck egg, but she will be in serious trouble if she is caught with anymore pets in class. Lulu is on a mission, t...more
*4.5 stars*
When I first read this book, I really enjoyed it, but I wondered if there might be just a few too many jokes aimed at adults for kids to totally love it. Then I decided to try reading it to my 3-1/2-year-old...and since then, I have had to read it out loud approximately 10 ZILLION times! In other words, I was wrong, wrong, wrong about kids being put off by the adult POV of the teacher's subplot! (And it is a very funny subplot for the adults who read the book out loud.)
Totally, totall...more
When I first read this book, I really enjoyed it, but I wondered if there might be just a few too many jokes aimed at adults for kids to totally love it. Then I decided to try reading it to my 3-1/2-year-old...and since then, I have had to read it out loud approximately 10 ZILLION times! In other words, I was wrong, wrong, wrong about kids being put off by the adult POV of the teacher's subplot! (And it is a very funny subplot for the adults who read the book out loud.)
Totally, totall...more
Note:
I received a review copy from the publisher on Netgalley Thank you!
A charming early reader, perfectly suited to 2nd and 3rd graders who are beyond easy readers but not quite ready for long chapter books. The lovely writing and illustrations, the appealing characters, and the humorous details and plot twists make it a great read aloud, too, which younger children, and their parents, will also enjoy.
So why four stars, instead of five? Well, this is a perfect book, of its kind, but it is defin...more
I received a review copy from the publisher on Netgalley Thank you!
A charming early reader, perfectly suited to 2nd and 3rd graders who are beyond easy readers but not quite ready for long chapter books. The lovely writing and illustrations, the appealing characters, and the humorous details and plot twists make it a great read aloud, too, which younger children, and their parents, will also enjoy.
So why four stars, instead of five? Well, this is a perfect book, of its kind, but it is defin...more
Known for her fondness for animals, third grader Lulu has filled her house with all sorts of them. If it weren't for the fact that her teacher, Mrs. Holiday, doesn't really like them, she'd do the same at school. After an incident involving Lulu's dog, the teacher establishes a ban on pets, but Lulu breaks that rule when she saves a duck egg during the class's outing in the park. Nestled in a knit hat and hidden under her sweater, the duckling hatches, and Mrs. Holiday rises to the occasion in a...more
Lulu, who is "famous for animals," brings a duck egg to class the day after Mrs. Holiday, who is famous for NOT loving animals, threatens to swap the Class Three guinea pig for the Class Two stick insects if anyone brings any more animals into the school. Can Lulu keep her egg a secret for a whole school day?
Cute, charming, quaint--with a dash of math (a lesson on measuring the perimeters of everyday objects). Great choice for fans of the "Daisy Dawson" series by Steve Voake.
I also appreciate th...more
Cute, charming, quaint--with a dash of math (a lesson on measuring the perimeters of everyday objects). Great choice for fans of the "Daisy Dawson" series by Steve Voake.
I also appreciate th...more
Lulu is animal crazy. She brings home every stray she encounters. This includes insects, worms and mice. Her father's motto is "ask your mother." Her mother always says "the more the merrier as long as Lulu cleans up after them."
During a school day at the park Lulu and her class observe 2 large dogs running rampant in "Duck Street." It's an area of the park, next to the lake, where the duck have made their homes and nests. When the dogs go careening through they ruin all of the nests and break m...more
During a school day at the park Lulu and her class observe 2 large dogs running rampant in "Duck Street." It's an area of the park, next to the lake, where the duck have made their homes and nests. When the dogs go careening through they ruin all of the nests and break m...more
i got this book from the publisher and decided to make use of it and had some mommy daughter time.
so i had my 10 year old daughter read this book to me and she liked it. that is why it is rated 5 stars.
lulu is in classroom 3 and they have a pet guinea pig. she feels that the class pet is lonely and should have a roommate. lulu has a best friend who loves all of lulus animals, but told her not to bring any animals to school.
lulu didn't listen. she brought in a dog the one day and had to be tied u...more
so i had my 10 year old daughter read this book to me and she liked it. that is why it is rated 5 stars.
lulu is in classroom 3 and they have a pet guinea pig. she feels that the class pet is lonely and should have a roommate. lulu has a best friend who loves all of lulus animals, but told her not to bring any animals to school.
lulu didn't listen. she brought in a dog the one day and had to be tied u...more
This book is about Lulu, a young girl who loves animals, all animals. Unfortunately, her teacher does not care for animals and does not want them in her classroom. Too bad because Lulu finds a duck egg that has been saved from being squashed from a bunch of rambunctious dogs who ran through the park. What could she do but take the egg with her to care for it? But will her teacher appreciate her good deed? I first read a Lulu book a few months ago, but I really didn't care for it too much. The wr...more
A nice easy fiction story with an engaging narrator, who happens to be African-American. Lulu loves animals more than anything in the world, and can't understand why her teacher does NOT feel the same way. After a disastrous morning in the park (warning: this part may upset very sensitive kids), Lulu ends up with a duck egg in a makeshift "hat nest" under her sweater. There seems to be an endless demand for easy fiction books and there is not nearly enough multi-cultural easy fiction, so I will...more
Lulu an effervescent free spirited character is unique, especially her genuine love for all animals. Unlike most very young children, Lulu is compassionate, understanding their needs(sometimes at the expense of her elderly classroom teacher, who is not a fan of animals.) The charming illustrations depicting Lulu and some of her friends who are also black, are so seamlessly woven into the story, it is completely natural, race is never mentioned in the text. This beautifully written early chapter...more
Lulu loves animals. That's her thing. And that's adorable. She's allowed to keep many animals at home as long as she cleans out their cages. Lulu and her class are at the park one day when mayhem breaks out. Two excited dogs disrupt the peace and quiet of the many ducks resting and nesting at the park. Amidst the chaos, Lulu finds a lone egg. She puts it in her pocket. When she gets back to her class, Lulu discovers that the creature inside the egg is stirring! This egg needs Lulu's help! But Mr...more
A sweet story about a very smart young girl who has an enormous fondness for animals and a special friendship with her cousin Melanie who is always there to help and her dog, Sam. A conflict begins, during a class trip to the park, when two black dogs chase ducks and ruin nests but Lulu picks up the last blue duck egg and keeps it hidden with Melanie's help. The duckling hatches, you'll never guess where, along with a warm reunion assisted by the two girls and their teacher. I loved this book fi...more
Love me some Hilary McKay, but this one started too slow. Lulu, intended for a young-just starting to read chapter books audience, loves animals and knows how to try the patience of her teacher Mrs. Holiday. I guess my problem is that I didn't know how to connect with Lulu until half-way through the book. Maybe further books in the series will improve. Lulu has potential, but is not quite there yet.
Summary: Lulu, who loves animals, brings an abandoned duck egg to school, even though her teacher...more
Summary: Lulu, who loves animals, brings an abandoned duck egg to school, even though her teacher...more
Lulu is a lively third grader who loves animals. She also always wants to rescue them and carry them home. Fortunately for Lulu she has an understanding mother whose law on pets is: “The more, the merrier as long as Lulu cleans up after them.” Unfortunately for Lulu, her teacher Mrs. Holiday is not an animal lover and merely tolerates the Class Three guinea pig. When Lulu decides that the guinea pig needs a companion and suggests several options such as mice, rats, lizards, cats, fish, and turtl...more
Big Kid Reaction: Lulu is one of those characters who means well but always seems to get into predicaments. She is sweet and very likable. I love that she's passionate, fun, and a thinker, too. The relationship with Mellie and her classmates also feels authentic. As much as I liked Lulu, Mellie, and her friends, the book didn't grab me. Mrs. Holiday was too much of a caricature (though she does come around); and I thought the pets at school and city park scenes were overdone. All that said, the...more
Lulu is such an authentic animal lover that when she sees an egg headed for disaster, she can't help rescuing it even if she has promised not to bring anymore animals to school! Hilary McKay writes so well that you are involved so naturally in Lulu's dilemma right from the beginning of the book, that when the moment comes you don't see any other possible reaction but Lulu's. This is a well written book with a problem just the right size for an early chapter book reader.
Saw this one recommended enough times that I had to read it. This reminded me quite a bit of Carolyn Heywood's Betsy books, for some reason. Simple but intriguing story, some nice pictures, engaging main character. Definitely in the emerging reader category, so kindergarten through 2nd or 3rd grade. Nice that the main character is a little girl of color, and that this is a series. Liked her more than Junie B. Jones!
Lulu is sweet, endearing and dedicated to all animals of all kinds. So dedicated, in fact, that she saves a duck's egg from smashing and brings it back to school with her to protect it. Nature and hilarity ensues. I enjoyed this first outing for Lulu from Hilary McKay, and I'm thrilled to see a non-white girl on the cover, plain as day, and to have her non-whiteness be a non-issue.
Lulu loves animals, so she can’t understand it when people don’t love every animal, like her teacher Mrs. Holiday. In fact, Mrs. Holiday has asked Lulu to never bring an animal to school again after an incident with her dog. When their class is heading back through the park after swimming, something awful happens. Two dogs run rampage through the ducks’ nests in the park, scaring the ducks, ruining their nests and smashing eggs. So when Lulu sees the duck egg rolling down the hill, she just does...more
I read this aloud to my 4yo, and we enjoted it. The spot illustrations kept my little listener interested, and the action seemed to move quickly. My only complaint is that the chapteres were a little long for us to read before bedtime, but that may just be me. :)
Thanks to this book, we now refer to after swimming snacks as "shivery bites."
Thanks to this book, we now refer to after swimming snacks as "shivery bites."
A simple, sweet, short chapter book. I read it with my six-year-old and she LOVED it. Lulu is a girl who loves animals, so that alone makes it my daughter's dream book. Apparently it is part of a whole series, but it looks like this is the only one published in the U.S. I'm hoping the other books will make it over from the UK soon!
Nice gentle read for readers of easier chapter books and who still like the occasional spot illustration. Those with a soft spot for animals will definitely like Lulu who has never met an animal she doesn't want to care for. Lulu is better behaved that Ruby Lu, Clementine or Junie B., but readers of those may like Lulu too.
Lulu loves animals, all animals. She is spunky enough to exasperate her teacher when she brings her dog to school. She further challenges the rules when she suggests animals to friend the class guinea pig. When Lulu rescues a duck egg in the park on the way back to school after a field trip she tries to hide it from her teacher. But then disaster happens. This was a thoroughly enjoyable story with a spunky fun main character. It would make a great real aloud as we'll as be enjoyed by animal love...more
Fun story (with illustrations) about animal-loving, sometimes unintentionally trouble-making, Lulu.
Highly recommended for readers of beginning chapter books (like Magic Treehouse level), especially those who like animals and real stories about kids and their schools and families.
Highly recommended for readers of beginning chapter books (like Magic Treehouse level), especially those who like animals and real stories about kids and their schools and families.
Lulu loves anything to do with animals. When her class takes their weekly field trip to the city swimming pool, an incident in the park could get Lulu into deep water with her teacher. McKay's new early chapter book series will please children who are enchanted with pets of all kinds.
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Hilary McKay was born in Boston, Lincolnshire and is the eldest of four girls. From a very early age she read voraciously and grew up in a household of readers. Hilary says of herself as a child "I anaesthetised myself against the big bad world with large doses of literature. The local library was as familiar to me as my own home."
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