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Ready for Anything!
by
Keiko Kasza
A warm, funny tale for little worriers At first, Raccoon thought a picnic with his friend Duck sounded like fun, but he?s having second thoughts. After all, picnics can be very dangerous. They might get attacked by bees, or fall into the river, or even run into a giant, fire-breathing dragon who lives in a cave! Yes, a picnic is a very bad idea indeed.
Luckily, Duck knows t...more
Luckily, Duck knows t...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
September 17th 2009
by Putnam Juvenile
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Duck and Raccoon have planned a picnic. But all of a sudden, Raccoon doesn't want to go. What if they get stung by bees? Or they encounter a fire-breathing dragon?
Duck worries with Raccoon for a minute but then points out the positives. What if they encounter a bunch of beautiful butterflies? What if the dragon is a young one and is lonely?
Raccoon is finally convinced to have their picnic. And when Duck reveals that he's now forgotten the picnic basket, Raccoon jumps in and saves the day because...more
Duck worries with Raccoon for a minute but then points out the positives. What if they encounter a bunch of beautiful butterflies? What if the dragon is a young one and is lonely?
Raccoon is finally convinced to have their picnic. And when Duck reveals that he's now forgotten the picnic basket, Raccoon jumps in and saves the day because...more
Ready for Anything is a tale about two friends, a duck and a raccoon, and their plans for a picnic. They decide that so much could go wrong, that maybe they shouldnt go. Then they realize that fun things could happen too, so they decide to go. They end up forgetting their picnic basket, but the Raccoon is so over prepared that he has an extra. This story's message seems to be that we shouldn't be afraid of what bad things might happen, and instead be excited about what good things might happen.
Raccoon and Duck are going on a picnic! But Raccoon lets his what-ifs get away from him and scares them both under a blanket. Luckily, Duck does a great job coming up with some sweeter what-ifs of his own.
Nothing extraordinary going on here with the text or illustrations, but a solid, dependable title nonetheless.
Excellent book to read with kids who are maybe a little overly cautious!
Nothing extraordinary going on here with the text or illustrations, but a solid, dependable title nonetheless.
Excellent book to read with kids who are maybe a little overly cautious!
Raccoon is nervous to go on a picnic with Duck, because he can imagine all the things that could go wrong. [return][return]This was a cute story about looking at life positively. It felt very realistic. I especially liked how it shows that there can be positive points for being prepared too. [return][return]Children who worry or are anxious about new things may enjoy this book.
As a world-class worrier, I liked how Raccoon's awful what-ifs about what could happen on a picnic were turned into potentially wonderful what-ifs, like what if the dragon we fear is in a cave is really friendly and helps us toast marshmallows? When something does go wrong on the picnic (as it inevitably does) Raccoon is prepared, showing that a little bit of worry isn't a bad thing.
Just like Wimberley who worried all the time, Raccoon also worried about silly things... like a picnic. BUT, when his friend the duck helps him to work through his anxiety he finds out he can be ready for anything! This is a great book for use on the first day of school, when discussing emotions and the importance of friendship and helping others.
I loved it!!! I am a worrywart and I also can see many situations coming to pass...I thought it was sweet that Duck was so supportive and understanding!!! I was giggling at the end when Raccoon came out overly prepared but as parents think of your diaper bag or your overnight bag and you will definitely understand Raccoon's feelings.
I loved Ready for Anything. I read it, and then immediately read it aloud to my family. We all loved it. I wish I could have read it to my daughter when she was little. We would have had so much fun with it. How can you go wrong when a raccoon and duck go on a picnic and meet a dragon? Kasza definitely does not go wrong.
This book is a great book to show you need to be prepared for anything. The raccoon in the book was too scared to go on a picnic because he thought something bad would happen. When he finally packed enought stuff to go on the picnic, Duck forgot the picnic basket. Raccoon was prepared and had food packed.
Raccoon is too much of a worry-wart to have fun going on a picnic, but Duck eventually manages to get him moving, only to get to their picnic site and discover Duck forgot the food. I was disappointed in this Kasza book because I really enjoy her other titles. This one just seemed to be missing spark.
Oh, poor Raccoon reminds me so of Scaredy Squirrel. Maybe they should be friends, er, or maybe not! Raccoon is worried about a picnic and conjures up various 'what-if' scenarios. But his friend, Duck, tries his own 'what-if." I think this would be a great mentor text for writing.
Ready for Anything is a cute children's book about friendship between a raccoon and a duck. The racoon is scared and worried about going on a picnic and duck makes him feel better by telling him everything will be okay. This would be a good book to just read to a group of children.
"Ready for Anything!" is a cute picture book. Raccoon is nervous about going on a picnic, but Duck comes to the rescue and tries to snap him out of it. This would be a great book to have in a classroom for students to read for fun or to talk about friendships.
Jul 29, 2011
Sandybear76
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cute story. Duck and Raccoon are going for a picnic when Raccoon thinks of reasons they should not go. Duck tells reasons why the wild things Raccoon thinks up will not happen. Raccoon saves the day when he is ready for anything at the end of the book.
In this book, one animal is always afraid of the worst, and the other (more glass half-full) anticipates the best. Ultimately, this book encourages kids to "be prepared" but not to overly worry about situations. Age appropriate for preschool/early elementary
Oh how cute. I am going through my bookshelf finding books to donate to our PTA sale. Picked this one up once but ... Eeek! Hadn't ever actually read it until today. Now I want to keep it to remind myself "what ifs" shouldn't rule everything.
This is a book that was on one of the award winner lists recently so I wanted to take a look at it. It's a great story of friendship, sharing feelings and overcoming fears. I've used it for story time a few times and it was a big hit.
Great book to discuss both being ready and prepared but also letting go and just having fun. It can elicit a good discussion about having a happy medium. It also touches on friendship and how 2 different people can be good friends.
Who knew getting ready for a picnic could be so much work or so dangerous? This is a great picture book that illustrates preparedness and looking on the bright side of things. Not only does it have a good lesson but it is a good story.
raccoon's overactive imagination prevents him from wanting to have a picnic with friend duck. when they finally embark, they forget something vital to their picnic. luckily, racoon is "ready for anything". go figure.
Duck is ready for an adventure but Racoon is not so sure. This book is a great book about friendship and overcoming your fears. This book has bright and colorful pictures that are large enough to see around the room.
a cute book about friends who are going on a picnic. One has an imagination that runs away with him and the other try a to counter his example with examples. The story also allows the students to predict.
LOVE this story. My kids and I loved how the raccoon was so nervous about all the things could go wrong...but then the duck countered with thinking about all the things that could go right! A very cute story.
Aug 04, 2012
Stephanie
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5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Stephanie by:
wegivebooks.org
Shelves:
children-s
What a great book to teach children how to see two sides to things using a worried vs a potential outcome. It also teaches to prepare for anything but not to find panic in the unknown. GREAT BOOK!
This is a great book to encourage kids to take risks and not be scared of life. It shows that life is full of surprises. Great to use with kids!! Pictures are good too!
Jul 08, 2011
Marcie
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommended to Marcie by:
Scholastic Bookfair
Shelves:
good-read-aloud
I seem to always like Keiko Kasza and this one, although predicatble, would pair nicely with Henkes, Wimberley Worried and even some of the James Marshall, George and Martha.
I wouldn't say that I LOVED this book, but what I did love is the idea: instead of thinking what bad things might happen, focus on what EXCITING and WONDERFUL things might happen.
Sweet book that is about friendship and being prepared. It can be used as a book to help students prepare and not to be scared of things that cross their path.
Very cute story about facing fear and being prepared. As always Kasza's illustrations are charming and his animal buddy characters are fabulous. Great read aloud1
Duck and raccoon envision their picnic being sabotaged by a dragon or a storm or a swarm of bees, but luckily raccoon has it all covered. Another great story from Kasza.
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