Duck at the Door - Funny Animal Story for Kids
About this Story
āQuirky, Whimsical, Imaginationā
āDuck at the Doorā is basically the story of every unexpected houseguest who just wonāt leave! š¦ My cousinās preschool class goes wild for this one - they love shouting āKNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!ā during story time. Jackie Urbanovic is a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, well known for her popular Max the Duck childrenās books.
When his flock migrates south for the winter, Max opts to stay behindāand quickly regrets it. Luckily, Irene and her pets live nearby in a cozy house, so the quirky duck makes himself right at home for the season, and proves to be a bit of a pest. What I love is how realistic this feels - Max isnāt some perfect houseguest, heās genuinely exhausting!
Max the duck burst on the scene in this funny picture book. Preschoolers and those reading to them enjoy giggling along as the animals cause havocābut always with good intentions. The household pets - including a dog, cat, and bird - all react differently to their feathered intruder āØ
Hereās what makes this different from other āanimal friendā books: by April heās learned so much that everyone else is tired and out of patience. Thankfully spring arrives, the flock returns, and life is ordinary again. Itās not about permanent friendship - sometimes houseguests need to know when to leave!
Urbanovicās illustrations are absolutely delightful. Each animal has such distinct personality, and you can practically feel the chaos Max creates in every scene. The seasonal progression from winter to spring gives the story a natural rhythm too.
Perfect for ages 3-7, especially kids who love animal stories with humor. Teachers use it for discussing seasonal changes and animal behavior. This is the first book in the Max the Duck series, which includes āDuck Soupā and others. You can grab your copy at or check out the full series on Goodreads where Jackie Urbanovic has 56 books on Goodreads with 12772 ratings! š
Book Features
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Suitable Age: 4-8 years old
Reading Levels: Preschool to Grade 3
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