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Hit the Ball, Duck: New edition

By Jez Alborough, Illustrated by Jez Alborough
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New cover reissue in million copy best-selling Duck in the Truck series.

Duck and friends go out one day
with a bat, a ball and a glove to play.

Duck hits the ball – but where does it fall?
On a branch in the tree, now they can’t play at all.

Frog has an idea, Duck lends a hand
but nothing turns out quite as planned.

Ageband: 3 to 6
Jez was born in Kingston upon Thames in 1959. He went to art school in Norwich and then set about entering the competitive world of children’s books.Jez was runner-up for the 1985 Mother Goose Award with his first book, ‘Bare Bear’. He has now written and illustrated more than thirty children’s books, including ‘Duck in a Truck’, ‘Where’s My Teddy?’ and ‘Hug’.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

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