Duck!

For the child who feels like they are never heard, this hilarious farmyard tale shows why listening is a life-saving skill.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child feels overlooked or frustrated that their warnings and ideas are being ignored by others. It is a perfect tool for discussing the importance of listening and the dangers of making assumptions based on how someone looks or acts. The story follows a frantic duck trying to warn his farmyard friends about an impending disaster, but the other animals are too busy correcting his grammar and dismissing his urgency to pay attention. While the humor is slapstick and fast-paced, the underlying message about active listening and collective responsibility is profound for children aged 3 to 7. It validates the 'small' voice in a loud world while teaching kids that communication is a two-way street. Parents will appreciate the clever wordplay and the opportunity to talk about how staying calm and truly hearing others can prevent big problems.

Humor Anger & Frustration Animals Farming & Gardening Resilience & Perseverance Birds Responsibility & Accountability

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

A large tree falls toward the characters, creating a brief moment of physical danger.

Sensitive Topics

The book is secular and metaphorical. There is a sense of 'mild peril' regarding the falling tree, but the resolution is slapstick and humorous rather than traumatic. No characters are harmed, and the tone remains lighthearted.