Ernie the duck is eager to help out on the Greenstalk farm, but his efforts always end in disaster -- that is, until a little lamb sets him up for a successful rescue. Duck to the Rescue is a hilarious tale, and both Duck's escapades and the accompanying illustrations will likely elicit giggles from children. The story is a lot of fun to read aloud, and may even garner some good audience participation every time the text declares, "Duck to the rescue!" While the ending is a little abrupt and unclear, the rest of the book is delightful enough to mostly overcome this hiccup. Can be read as a stand-alone, or as part of the Greenstalk Farm series. Ernie the Duck means well. Whenever something needs to be done on the Greenstalk farm, he tries to help out. But despite his best intentions, things never work out right, and Ernie causes more trouble than he's worth. The illustrations, created with black Prismacolor pencils and watercolors, will surely elicit a chortle or two from young readers at his mishaps. My favorite illustration shows him wrapped in a net and being attacked by a pirate band of fluffy yellow chicks as he gives their mothers a break. Many of us have been in a similar predicament.
What do You think about Duck To The Rescue (2014)?
If you're going to read a book in this series, pick Chickens to the Rescue for sure.
—chrisisbetter1
cute, feel-good, humorous picture book for farm or animals (ducks)
—lexie
Poor duck. He tries so hard and has the best of intentions!
—marissaraeball
