Giggle, Giggle, Quack

Author: Doreen Cronin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Copyright: 2002
Genre: Picture/Fiction
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 3 to 7 (Barnes and Noble)
Summary: Farmer Brown goes on vacation and leaves his brother, Bob, in charge. Farmer Brown tells Bob to watch Duck because he causes problems. Duck writes notes leaving them in place of Farmer Brown’s instructions. Duck’s instructions include things like ordering pizza for the animals (he says the hens prefer anchovies), bathing the pigs with Farmer Brown’s nice towels and bath soap, and movie night in which it’s the cows’ turn to pick. The animals had just sat down to watch the movie when Farmer Brown calls. Duck picks up the phone and Farmer Brown hears the commotion on the other end of the line. He shouts “DUCK!” and Duck holds up a note that says, “It’s for you, Bob.” The last page shows Farmer Brown coming home from vacation very upset.
Who would you recommend this book to? Everyone! Really fun book!
Potential problems or conflicts: None
My reaction: I really like this author! These books are so funny! Lots of fun and great illustrations!