This is a short and simple book about a duck who gets a book. He rides through the farm and tells all the animals that he got a new book and to come see. They were all thinking silly things in their head and most of them came just because they thought it would be funny to see duck read a book. When duck read all the animals the book they were all astonished and thought to themselves that if duck can read so can I. This is a good beginner level book. Children will love the story because it is simple and easy for them to understand. This is a good book about reading even when people think you can't. ( )

Summary: This book is about a duck who likes to read. He goes around to a cow, duck, and horse and tries to get them to see his new book. The animals think duck is crazy because he is reading a book. However, by the end of the book the animals decide if duck can read so can they.

Critical Response: The message of this story is very powerful. After reading this book students will be instilled with a love for reading.

Classroom Connections: This is a great book to introduce the love for reading. After reading this story students will write down one book they would like to read. Since this is an animal book students will write one animal they would like to talk to. Students will draw a picture of duck with the other animals. ( )