Duck Soup

Name: Duck Soup
ISBN: 9780545255608

by Jackie Urbanovic

Max the Duck Series · Book 1

For the child who jumps to conclusions or feels anxious when a friend goes missing, this slapstick kitchen mishap turns a big misunderstanding into a belly laugh.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is prone to jumping to conclusions or if they tend to let their imagination run wild with worry when a friend or caregiver is out of sight. It is a perfect choice for diffusing high-emotion moments through humor, showing kids that what we fear is often just a silly misunderstanding. Maxwell Duck is on a quest to cook the perfect soup, but when he steps out to find a missing herb, a stray feather left behind leads his animal friends to believe he has accidentally cooked himself. This slapstick mystery explores themes of loyalty and teamwork as the animals frantically try to save their friend. Ideal for ages 4 to 8, it balances physical comedy with a heartwarming message about how much our friends care for us, even when they are being a bit ridiculous.

Humor Anxiety & Worry Cooking & Food Friendship & Loyalty Animals Teamwork & Collaboration Mystery

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

The characters briefly believe their friend has been cooked into soup.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with the fear of loss and 'death' (the friends think Max is gone) but it is handled in a strictly metaphorical and absurdist way. The tone remains slapstick and secular. The resolution is joyful and grounded in reality.