Guess Who, Baby Duck!

Baby Duck #7

by Amy Hest, Jill Barton

Snuggle up with Baby Duck for a private photo viewing with Grampa in this adorable episode perfect for preschoolers.

It’s a rainy, rainy day, and Baby Duck has a little cold. But as always, Baby starts feeling better when Grampa comes to visit, especially when she sees the cheering-up present he’s brought. It’s a big book filled with pictures of Baby Duck! There she is on the day she was born, and right after a bath, and taking her first wobbly steps. Baby likes what she sees, and she loves spending time with Grampa. Little listeners who adore being the center of attention are sure to share Baby’s enthusiasm — before running off to find their own family photo albums!

Genres: Picture Books, Family, Childrens, Storytime, Animals

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 23, 2004

About the author

Amy Hest is a three-time winner of the Christopher Medal and winner of the BOSTON GLOBE-HORN BOOK Award. She lives in New York City.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book would be great for beginner readers to read. The pages have few short sentences. This can help the new reader not feel intimidated or overwhelmed. It is also very repetitious and predictable.

Other than using this book for practice for beginner readers, I would also possibly use it as a writing prompt. The students could bring in a picture of themselves (preferrably when they were younger) and write about what they like about it and what they were doing in the picture.

[Sarah A · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a simple book making it suitable for early readers. It is however very moving and very lovely. I really enjoyed the Grandpa sharing the photos and his memories and thereby teaching baby duck. I loved the baby duck giving back with her own drawing. My daughter is desperate to repeat the experience with her grandpa when he visits next week.

[Christy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s a rainy, rainy day, and Baby Duck has a little cold. But as always, Baby starts feeling better when Grampa comes to visit, especially when she sees the cheering-up present he’s brought. It’s a big book filled with pictures of Baby Duck! There she is...m

[Edward Creter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the Baby Duck series 'cos it reminds us of the kids we used to be as well as the parents and family members we can become. Baby Duck snuggles with Grampa Duck to learn how she was born, and how she will always be loved, and how she can love back. Perfect for sharing with loved ones.

[Mandy J. Hoffman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute series about a duck and her family. Her Grampa comes over to cheer her up when she is feeling under the weather.

[Edna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grandpa brings a special book that he shares with Baby Duck who has a cold and is feeling a bit sad. Sweet book.

[Michelle White]

I got from IUS Library.

[Camille · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute story of a grandpa visiting baby duck and together they go through baby duck's photo album. Interaction possibilities for a group storytime.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It reminds me of my nephew because he always says, "Who's that?" or "What's that?" to everything, especially when looking at pictures and/or videos of himself!