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“That egg is mine! I saw it first,” says Goose. “I touched it first. It’s mine,” declares Duck. Like James Marshall&#...
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Jun 21, 2010
Ashley
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Hills, Tad. Duck & Goose. New York: Schwartz & Wade, 2006. Print.
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Duck & Goose by Tad Hills is an adorable tale about a duck and a goose who find an extraordinary “egg.” This picture book is filled with bright and colorful primary colored pictures. The main focus in almost every picture is this giant “egg.” The story teaches the value of sharing and friendship. It also teaches the concept that everyone is good at something. Children will enjoy this cha More...
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Duck & Goose by Tad Hills is an adorable tale about a duck and a goose who find an extraordinary “egg.” This picture book is filled with bright and colorful primary colored pictures. The main focus in almost every picture is this giant “egg.” The story teaches the value of sharing and friendship. It also teaches the concept that everyone is good at something. Children will enjoy this cha More...
Apr 06, 2011
Kathryn
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When Duck and Goose stumble upon an exciting discovery, they quickly claim the egg as their own. Neither wants to budge, so they both end up sitting on the egg, waiting for it to hatch. At first, they bicker over who would make the better parent, but as their vigil continues, friendship begins to crack through their crusty exterior as they become united in their concern for the chick.
I loved Tad Hills' How Rocket Learned to Read and this book shares the same winsome, thoughtful and g More...
I loved Tad Hills' How Rocket Learned to Read and this book shares the same winsome, thoughtful and g More...
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Jun 21, 2009
Sonya
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Duck and Goose are great role models for kids. We don't always get along with our friends and sometimes we want what they have. As Duck and Goose compete for control of what they think is an egg, they realize how much they have in common and find a way of coming together to reach a shared goal. Before they come together though, they almost come apart:
"Duck and Goose each thought."
Duck's thoughts: "this egg is private property. Duck's egg. No Geese allowed More...
"Duck and Goose each thought."
Duck's thoughts: "this egg is private property. Duck's egg. No Geese allowed More...
Apr 18, 2011
Lisa
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This book is adorable and very funny. I love this author-illustrator’s book [How Rocket Learned to Read] and now, after reading this book, I’m definitely going to be on the lookout for further books by Hills; I see there are other books about these characters. This is a lovely story about friendship, collaboration, and misunderstandings. The cover illustration did not appeal to me but once I got into the story, I ended up enjoying all the illustrations. My favorite illustrations are the atypical
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Oct 15, 2011
Janet
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Read to my Pre K to 1 classes. This was a good story about a friendship growing. Needed just one good picture actually showing the moment when they changed from rivals to friends. Children need to see it, inferring is still a skill they build on. I really had to pull it out. But the story is worth it! Graphics are great, never had so many giggles over a ball/egg kerfuffle. Publisher also covered up the thought bubbles. Some language may be have to be reworked before you read. I got it, but I do
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Jun 27, 2011
jacky
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I read Natalie a board book about these two characters a long time ago and didn't realize until much later that they are series characters. I've thought about going back to them, but just hadn't yet. This book was at the Portland Children's Museum, and I read it to Natalie to help keep her occupied while she ate her snack. It was a bit long for that purpose, but Natalie showed some interest at the beginning despite her stimulating surroundings. I continued to like Duck and Goose and found th
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May 04, 2008
Jennifer
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Reviewed by Me for Kids @ TeensReadToo.com
When young duck and goose find a large, multi-colored, spotted "egg," bickering ensues. "I saw it first," proclaims Duck. "I touched it first," smirks Goose, putting one webbed foot on the egg. As the argument continues, over whose egg it is, and who will keep it warm until it hatches, a small blue bird looks on.
When the dust settles and feathers are unruffled, both Duck & Goose are atop the egg. As More...
When young duck and goose find a large, multi-colored, spotted "egg," bickering ensues. "I saw it first," proclaims Duck. "I touched it first," smirks Goose, putting one webbed foot on the egg. As the argument continues, over whose egg it is, and who will keep it warm until it hatches, a small blue bird looks on.
When the dust settles and feathers are unruffled, both Duck & Goose are atop the egg. As More...
Aug 08, 2011
Clare
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Duck and Goose find an egg. (if you can't tell from the cover, it's really a ball). there is a brief argument whether it belongs to who saw it or who touched it first. (I like 'Finders Keepers" by Nikolas better). But the two come to a grudging agreement and eventually plan to teach their hatchling how to both quack and honk. Then the little blue bird comes along and bursts their bubble-it's really a ball.... pretty cute. Super cute drawings.
Jul 29, 2011
Randie
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Duck and Goose each discover an "egg" and declare it as their own. The quarrel over the "egg" until they realize they need to quiet down and protect the "little one" inside the "egg". Duck and Goose are waiting for their "egg" to hatch when a blue bird comes along and changes everything.
Great story. Children will be able to identify with the characters and learn a message about friendship.
Great story. Children will be able to identify with the characters and learn a message about friendship.
Sep 24, 2011
Isabel
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Duck and Goose is about two birds that find a ball and think it was an egg. That is until a little blue bird asks them if they can play with their ball. This made Duck and Goose realize it is a ball. But in the past when they thought the ball was an egg they took very good care of it. This shows me that Duck and goose love whatever they have. Espesially their ball.
Mar 20, 2011
Becca
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Duck and Goose must figure out a way to get along, which seems crazy when it comes to the egg they both find. Little do they know, they have more in common than they think, along with their preconception of the "egg." I would use this book to talk about sharing, friendship, and playing. Would read to pre school ages up to possibly 2nd or 3rd grade.
Mar 23, 2011
Lindsay
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Duck and Goose reminds me a lot of Leo Lionni's An Extraordinary Egg, but it is fun in its own right. This seems to have a bit more sass, and the pre-K crowd seems to pick up on the "egg" a bit more quickly than Lionni's tale, which is a bit more sly and playful in its narrative (better for the young grade school crowd).
May 12, 2011
Heather
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24 months - I found this one a tough read the first time even though I really enjoyed the cute story. This one works best if you really make an attempt to give each character their own voice when reading aloud to a small child. This eliminates the confusion over who said what and you can even skip read "duck said", "goose said" etc.
May 15, 2009
Susan
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Young children can relate to these characters. Each believes the "egg" is his. the facial expressions really capture emotions. I love the tussle over who owns it. "I touched it first!" I also liked the sly humor of having a little bird tell them the truth.
Jan 29, 2012
Melanie
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One day Duck and Goose encounter a very large round object. They both decide it's an egg and have immediate thoughts on who's it should be. They both decide that it should be kept warm but begin to fight over who should have the privilege of keeping it warm. Goose and Duck end up both on top of the egg, fighting for space to sit. Then they begin to argue back and forth about what lessons each bird will teach the child. Throughout this process the fighting becomes less and Goose and Duck realize
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Nov 04, 2011
Ashley
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This is a great book to talk about friendship with children. Duck and Goose are fighting over the ball which they believe is an egg. I would talk about how friendships go through many stages. I would also talk about how Duck and Goose work out their problems and become friends again.
Apr 11, 2011
Ashlee
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This story made me laugh! HARD! Duck and goose are arguing over an "egg" that they both think they are entitled to. This book would be a good book to discuss friendship.
Feb 12, 2009
Jessica
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This is an adorable story. I got it from the library, but I think I'm going to buy it for our collection. I can't wait to read the rest of the Duck & Goose books.
Apr 14, 2010
Natalie
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It's lovely to watch Duck and Goose go from bickering over the *egg* to being anxious for "our baby" and perhaps "the most important moment of our lives" to come.
Apr 26, 2011
Christine
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Duck and Goose have found an egg, but who found it first? This is an adorable story of friendship and learning to get along with fun, bright illustrations.
Jul 17, 2011
Jess
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i love the simple, funny story, the engaging characters and their friendship, and the bright illustrations... an all around wonderful picture book.
Jul 02, 2010
Beth
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Duck and Goose argue over whom the egg belongs to, but it ends up being a ball. Blue Bird wants to play ball and that is how they see the truth.
Feb 03, 2009
Inspired Kathy
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My son wanted a book about a duck so this is one we found. Cute story about a duck and goose both claiming an "egg" they found is theirs.
Aug 15, 2007
babyhippoface
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When Duck and Goose come upon a polka-dotted ball in the field, they both think it’s an egg and argue over ownership as they wait for it to hatch. This is an utterly charming story wit comical oil illustrations that capture the curiosity, anger, and stubborness of the little birds as they scrap over the ball. Even the youngest listeners will recognize the birds’ mistake immediately and will giggle with delight as they vie for the “egg.” Hills has hatched a winner that is sure to make its way to
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Nov 27, 2011
This book can be used to teach children how to solve conflicts. Duck and goose are having trouble figuring out who an egg belongs to.
Jan 13, 2009
Anna
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I learned that once again, all the answers adults seek are to be found in the best picture book.
Jun 07, 2011
Dawn
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It's soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mar 29, 2010
Trish
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Read this to the kids tonight. Totally cute. Lots of yelling and bossing, which they love.
Feb 26, 2011
Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy)
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A friendship, a little bit of competition, and a mistaken identity makes for some fun.
Nov 18, 2010
Julie
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Cute! Could do a good How-the-World-Works tie-in lesson and maybe egg identification?
