Synopses & Reviews
What Mr. Duck wants most in the world is a little bit of peace and quiet, but the other animals on the farm simply don’t understand. But as Mr. Duck discovers, sometimes peace and quiet can be just a little bit lonely. And making friends might mean making a little noise. Award-winning author Tammi Sauer presents a simple, short text that emphasizes the importance of friendship in a fun and effective way, with a sweet—but not too sweet—ending that will have children clamoring for repeated readings.
Review
"Sauerand#8217;s dour and disciplined duck and his rhyming hissy fits will most definitely entertain. Mackand#8217;s furry and feathered wide-eyed animals rendered in ebullient acrylic are a great match for this fine farmyard fable." - andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;KIRKUSandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
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"Sauerand#8217;s clever use of languageand#8211;and#8220;Mr. Duck grumbled. He mumbled. He flip-flop-fumbledand#8221;and#8211;will engage children and help soften the getting-along message in a humorous and likable way. Mack picks up on this note, filling the pages with color and action. The expressive characters (especially Mr. Duck) provide amusing touches in illustrations that sprawl across the pages. A pleasing book that offers a viable avenue for discussion about how sometimes compromise is the best way to go.and#8211;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;School Library Journalandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
What Mr. Duck wants most in the world is a little bit of piece and quiet, but the other animals on the farm simply don't understand. But as Mr. Duck discovers, sometimes peace and quiet can be just a little bit lonely. Full color.
Synopsis
All Duck wants in the world is a little bit of peace and quiet, but the other animals on the farm just don't understand. Can Duck make friends with his fellow barnyard animals and still get the peace and quiet he wants?
About the Author
Tammi Sauer has worked as both a teacher and library media specialist. Her first book Cowboy Camp illustrated by Mike Reed was named a 2006 finalist for the Oklahoma Book Award, a Barnes & Noble 2005 “Holiday Pick,” and selected for Nevada Young Readers’ Award Reading List for 2007. She also is the author of Chicken Dance, illustrated by Dan Santat a 2009 NAPPA Gold Medal Award, Chicago Public Library Best of the Best book, and 2010 Oklahoma Book Award winner which Publishers Weekly called "sublime silliness" and the author of Mostly Monsterly, illustrated by Scott Magoon. Ms. Sauer lives with her husband and children in Oklahoma. Visit her online at tammisauer.com.