Farmer Duck
A beloved farmyard classic from the writer of OWL BABIES and the illustrator of WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT for kids age 3-7
$15.99
- Paperback
40 pages
- Release Date
4 September 1995
Summary
“Farmer Duck” is an amusing fable.
Martin Waddell’s awards include the Smarties Book Prize for “Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear?”, and “Farmer Duck,” the Emil/Kurt Maschler Award for “The Park in the Dark,” and the Best Books for Babies Award for “Rosie’s Babies.” His other books include “The Big Big Sea,” “Owl Babies,” “Let’s Go Home Little Bear,” “John Joe and the Hen,” and the “Little Dracula” books.
Helen Oxenbury won the Kate Greenaway Medal in 1979, and her books include “A…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780744536607 |
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| ISBN-10: | 074453660X |
| Author: | Martin Waddell, Helen Oxenbury |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Edition: | New edition |
| Release Date: | 4 September 1995 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 8mm x 228mm x 246mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
This book will be bought for years. * The Independent on Sunday *
Marvellously expressive pictures and a satisfying text make this the outstanding picture book of the year. * The Sunday Times *
Helen Oxenbury’s illustrations speak volumes… They’re a perfect match for Martin Waddell’s equally excellent text. * Books for Keeps *
Martin Waddell
Martin Waddell
Born in Belfast, Martin Waddell was an aspiring football player for many years before turning his hand to writing. He is now widely regarded as one of the greatest living children’s writers, and has over 220 published titles to his name. He is perhaps best known for Owl Babies, illustrated by Patrick Benson, and Farmer Duck, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury; as well as the 1989 Kurt Maschler Award-winning The Park in the Dark and the Little Bear series, both illustrated by Barbara Firth. In 2004, Martin received the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his lasting contribution to children’s literature, the highest career recognition available to a writer or illustrator of children’s books. He lives in Newcastle, County Durham.
Helen Oxenbury
Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically acclaimed illustrators of her time. Her numerous books for children include Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen, as well as her classic board books for babies. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Her most recent picture books include the critically acclaimed There’s Going to Be a Baby, the first book-publishing collaboration between her and her husband John Burningham, and Charley’s First Night and When Charley Met Granpa by Amy Hest. Helen lives in London.
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