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Stuck Duck
Turn a bad day good again with this Level 1 Early Reader featuring seven pages of bonus literacy activities sure to grow your child's confidence and jumpstart their enthusiasm for reading.Duck is having a good day . . . until a horn falls out of a tree and lands on his head! This humorous tale of not giving up is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt stuck—literally or figuratively—and a charming cast of characters, including a girl with a plan and a feisty dog, are sure to win kids over. But as we all know, help usually comes from the most unexpected of places . . . F & P Text Level FFree reading Seven pages of reading activities crafted by a literacy specialist accompany the story to help strengthen your child's reading and comprehension from page to page.Additional reading activities Activities tied to each page of the story can be downloaded for free at chargemommybooks.com.Easy language for emergent This level 1 early reader book features simple, repetitive language and familiar word families, making it the perfect fit for emergent readers.
39 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2021
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Brooke Vitale
1,383 books20 followersBrooke Vitale is a children's book editor and author. She has written over a hundred books, including The Magic Is in You, The Muppet's Christmas Carol, and The Mandalorian: A Clan of Two, as well as the upcoming Goonies: An Illustrated Classic. Brooke spent more than fifteen years as an editor at prominent publishing companies, including Penguin Books for Young Readers and Disney Publishing. She now does freelance editing to allow time to raise her two young sons. Brooke can be found at BrookeVitale.com or on Instagram @Brooke.Vitale
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May 12, 2022
Stuck Duck by Brooke Vitale is a cute story about a duck who starts out having a great day until something unexpected happens. Duck is feeling happy, and he picks a flower, content to take it on a walk with him, but there are some monkeys blowing trumpets above him, and soon a trumpet lands on Duck’s head. The trumpet is stuck on his head, and Duck cannot remove it after several tries. Duck asks a girl, cat, and dog to help him, but the trumpet stays firmly affixed to his head. Moving from mad to sad, Duck enters the zoo, thinking that the day is the worst of his life. However, an animal at the zoo may be able to assist him in an unexpected way.
Brooke Vitale has written a sweet book about the emotions a duck feels as his day goes from happy to challenging. Stuck Duck has colorful illustrations that support the words on the page and bring life to the characters. Bright colors draw readers to the animals on the pages. The book addresses the emotions a child may feel if he or she is experiencing a good day, but a problem presents itself. Then, as the book progresses, the reader sees the way in which the duck processes his anger and frustration. The book is perfect for preschool-aged children who may have trouble handling their feelings after an unexpected occurrence. Additionally, children will love the drawings of the characters on the pages as they sympathize, or empathize, with the protagonist.
Brooke Vitale has written a sweet book about the emotions a duck feels as his day goes from happy to challenging. Stuck Duck has colorful illustrations that support the words on the page and bring life to the characters. Bright colors draw readers to the animals on the pages. The book addresses the emotions a child may feel if he or she is experiencing a good day, but a problem presents itself. Then, as the book progresses, the reader sees the way in which the duck processes his anger and frustration. The book is perfect for preschool-aged children who may have trouble handling their feelings after an unexpected occurrence. Additionally, children will love the drawings of the characters on the pages as they sympathize, or empathize, with the protagonist.
October 7, 2021
There really aren’t enough books like these on the market
When my kiddos were first learning to read, books like these were hard to come by. Sure, there are a lot of early readers out there, but many of them either (a) casually throw in words that absolutely frustrate a beginning reader or (b) don’t have an engaging (or even logical) storyline. I only found a handful of books that my kids really enjoyed reading and also were able to grow from at this stage. This book would have been absolutely perfect for them, and I’m sad it wasn’t around a few years ago! I absolutely recommend it to anyone to anyone with a kiddo who is learning to read!
When my kiddos were first learning to read, books like these were hard to come by. Sure, there are a lot of early readers out there, but many of them either (a) casually throw in words that absolutely frustrate a beginning reader or (b) don’t have an engaging (or even logical) storyline. I only found a handful of books that my kids really enjoyed reading and also were able to grow from at this stage. This book would have been absolutely perfect for them, and I’m sad it wasn’t around a few years ago! I absolutely recommend it to anyone to anyone with a kiddo who is learning to read!
October 6, 2021
Great book for early readers
This book is perfect for early readers. It has an engaging storyline and simultaneously reinforces high frequency words. Children will enjoy this sweet story, and will be happy with the ending. High interest books are important for early readers so that they can enjoy the story along with practicing their reading. The activities found at the end are wonderful as well.
This book is perfect for early readers. It has an engaging storyline and simultaneously reinforces high frequency words. Children will enjoy this sweet story, and will be happy with the ending. High interest books are important for early readers so that they can enjoy the story along with practicing their reading. The activities found at the end are wonderful as well.
October 11, 2021
Looking for beginner reader books to introduce your baby/toddler to reading or even test or challenge your young reader’s skills? Then this book is for you.
“Stuck Duck” is on of the first books in the “Charge into Reading” book series written by veteran author, Brooke Vitale.
What happens when a duck gets a horn stuck on his head? Well, in “Stuck Duck”, he tries everything and even gets some friends to help, but still he’s stuck. He’s not having a good day until a new friend comes along and makes his day so much better!
This simple and engaging book is designed to get your young reader excited about reading. The text is challenging enough to progress a new reader’s vocabulary and comprehension skills, while the stories are fun and informative. The illustrations are also bright, colorful and work perfectly well with the text to guide the reader along.
Young readers will enjoy having this book read to them, but will definitely enjoy the triumph of being able to read them themselves. Like other books in the series, this book also comes with literacy activities in the back to test skills such as vocabulary, reading comprehension and spelling.
The “Charge into Reading Series” is a win to both build and reinforce your child’s literacy skills!
“Stuck Duck” is on of the first books in the “Charge into Reading” book series written by veteran author, Brooke Vitale.
What happens when a duck gets a horn stuck on his head? Well, in “Stuck Duck”, he tries everything and even gets some friends to help, but still he’s stuck. He’s not having a good day until a new friend comes along and makes his day so much better!
This simple and engaging book is designed to get your young reader excited about reading. The text is challenging enough to progress a new reader’s vocabulary and comprehension skills, while the stories are fun and informative. The illustrations are also bright, colorful and work perfectly well with the text to guide the reader along.
Young readers will enjoy having this book read to them, but will definitely enjoy the triumph of being able to read them themselves. Like other books in the series, this book also comes with literacy activities in the back to test skills such as vocabulary, reading comprehension and spelling.
The “Charge into Reading Series” is a win to both build and reinforce your child’s literacy skills!
October 18, 2021
Stuck Duck Teaches Us To Keep Trying To Solve Our Problem(s)
This is a beautifully illustrated book about a duck who tries (with the aid of humans and many animals) to remove a musical instrument stuck on its head. The solution is to handle the problem in a different way! Nice Q&A that tests memory, sequencing, writing, perceiving emotions, enunciating letter sounds and more. Great for young children up to about 8 yrs, including the children I tutor.
This is a beautifully illustrated book about a duck who tries (with the aid of humans and many animals) to remove a musical instrument stuck on its head. The solution is to handle the problem in a different way! Nice Q&A that tests memory, sequencing, writing, perceiving emotions, enunciating letter sounds and more. Great for young children up to about 8 yrs, including the children I tutor.
November 3, 2021
Good day after all!
Love the imagery, think it's a very good style for this age group of kids. Story is nice in that it touches on different moods people naturally go through. Used the opportunity to talk about how it's OK to feel sad/mad/glad and how we can rely on our friends and family to work through or enjoy any of those feelings. Also has some good practice problems at the end of the tale. Nice addition to my godson's digital bookshelf!
Love the imagery, think it's a very good style for this age group of kids. Story is nice in that it touches on different moods people naturally go through. Used the opportunity to talk about how it's OK to feel sad/mad/glad and how we can rely on our friends and family to work through or enjoy any of those feelings. Also has some good practice problems at the end of the tale. Nice addition to my godson's digital bookshelf!
October 6, 2021
Cute story for kids to read!
Duck gets stuck and his friends try to free him. This sweet story is great for kids to read and offers a sweet tale. Explore ducks feelings as he is stuck and how all his friends try to help him. Adorable illustrations with clear text and formatting lends itself to children reading duck’s story.
Duck gets stuck and his friends try to free him. This sweet story is great for kids to read and offers a sweet tale. Explore ducks feelings as he is stuck and how all his friends try to help him. Adorable illustrations with clear text and formatting lends itself to children reading duck’s story.
October 7, 2021
Perfect for early readers!
This cute and funny book is perfect for early readers to read and follow along with the pictures. My 4 year was intrigued as the duck goes on this adventure, meeting others and finally solving his problem. He found the ending funny. The exercises at the end are perfect to test your little ones comprehension. Highly recommend the book!
This cute and funny book is perfect for early readers to read and follow along with the pictures. My 4 year was intrigued as the duck goes on this adventure, meeting others and finally solving his problem. He found the ending funny. The exercises at the end are perfect to test your little ones comprehension. Highly recommend the book!
October 11, 2021
Super cute early reader book
This is a super cute story to read to your children who learning to read. Even if they are not at that point, it is a great read aloud. The duck is super adorable. You really wish you could help the duck. Simple language. Loved it. Great literacy exercises at the end.
This is a super cute story to read to your children who learning to read. Even if they are not at that point, it is a great read aloud. The duck is super adorable. You really wish you could help the duck. Simple language. Loved it. Great literacy exercises at the end.
October 7, 2021
This is such a cute early reader.
When a horn gets stuck on Duck’s head, a kitty, girl and dog try to help.
Eventually, a surprise animal helps Duck.
The literacy activity pages are a wonderful bonus.
When a horn gets stuck on Duck’s head, a kitty, girl and dog try to help.
Eventually, a surprise animal helps Duck.
The literacy activity pages are a wonderful bonus.
October 8, 2021
Delightful book for new readers
This is a delightful book for new readers with a fun and repetitive story line, that children will enjoy reading. The illustrations are absolutely perfect for the story. The literacy activities are an added bonus. Highly recommended.
This is a delightful book for new readers with a fun and repetitive story line, that children will enjoy reading. The illustrations are absolutely perfect for the story. The literacy activities are an added bonus. Highly recommended.
October 15, 2021
Cute!
This was a cute little reader, my son enjoyed the story and the pictures. The reading was at the perfect level for him, he was able to read all the words and enjoyed the activities at the end of the book.
This was a cute little reader, my son enjoyed the story and the pictures. The reading was at the perfect level for him, he was able to read all the words and enjoyed the activities at the end of the book.
October 6, 2021
Fabulous literacy for early readers!
Stuck Duck is the cutest story for young readers to practice, and thoroughly enjoy, early literacy. Brilliantly crafted and fun to read.
Stuck Duck is the cutest story for young readers to practice, and thoroughly enjoy, early literacy. Brilliantly crafted and fun to read.
October 29, 2021
This book could not be cuter. I absolutely love it, and plan to gift it to all the beloved littles in my life.
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