Duck in the Truck: New edition

By Jez Alborough, Illustrated by Jez Alborough

Watch out! Here comes Duck in a brand new edition of the first book in the million copy bestselling series!

This is the tale of a duck in a truck –
a truck that was stuck in some yucky brown muck.
A sheep in a jeep and a frog in a bush
saw the truck stuck and gave it a push.
But the truck stayed stuck!
What now, can you guess?
Could a goat in a boat
get them out of this mess?

Format: Paperback
Ageband: 3 to 6
Release Date: 26 May 2009
Pages: 32
ISBN: 978-0-00-730262-8
Detailed Edition: New edition
Jez was born in Kingston upon Thames in 1959. He went to art school in Norwich and then set about entering the competitve world of children’s books.Jez has now written and illustrated over thirty picture books for children, he was runner up of the 1985 Mother Goose Award with his first book Bare Bear.Jez lives in London with his Danish wife.

”'With a nod to Dr. Seuss and a wink to John Burningham, Jez Alborough deals an irresistible lesson in rhyme and rhythm as well as storytelling, which is hugely entertaining.” - Child Education

Reviews for Duck in the Truck: -

”'Rhyme, illustration, wit and inventiveness combine to produce outstanding quality.” - TES Primary

”'Alborough’s text is perfect for reading out loud and the mix of close-up and panoramic illustrations give an animated, live-action feel.” - Junior

”'Colourful, arresting and busting with action.” - Child Education

”Praise for Hit the Ball Duck:'A really great story; the best Duck book so far.” - The Guardian