One Little Duck went out one day, over the hills and far away.
Mother Duck said …
Moo Moo Moo Moo,
And Cow said, ‘Wait! Now I’m coming too.
Oh dear, Mother Duck has forgotten how to quack. Each time she calls her baby duck to come home, out comes a different call. From moo to hee haw she can’t seem to get it right. As baby duck heads home, there’s also another animal in tow.
Out heads little duck again with a cow in tow and then Mother Duck calls, Cluck Cluck Cluck Cluck! There’s chicken pedalling next to duck! As more and more animals head out to play each day, Mother Duck makes more mis-calls until the table is becoming very full for dinner, until finally, they all head out to play and Mother Duck belatedly remembers. Quack Quack! Here comes just little duck back.
The pages of Good Reading have reviewed Katrina Germein’s books many times in the past. She is a such a talented writer for children. Combined with the talents of Danny Snell’s classic illustrations, this is yet another book that is firmly on our favourite’s shelf.
Reviewed by Merle Morcom
Age Guide 1+
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Katrina Germein writes picture books because they make her heart sing; her work has been described as ‘love-filled’, ‘goose-bumpling’, and ‘achingly beautiful’. Some stories take time to tame but Katrina doesn’t mind because she wants them to be perfect. Her stories are about family, friendships, and the natural environment. Katrina draws inspiration from those around her as well as the places she goes, the things she sees, and the characters she meets along the way. She says she began writing by accident when a story in her head wouldn’t go away so she wrote it down to set it free.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Danny Snell grew up in Adelaide and studied at the Adelaide Central School of Art, and the University of South Australia, graduating with a Bachelor of Design (Illustration). I’ve been working as an illustrator for a little over 20 years (which makes me feel old). For much of that time I have worked as a freelancer for ad agencies, design studios, newspapers and magazines. Increasingly though, my path has shifted to illustrating children’s books. I like to work in a variety of media, but I have a soft spot for acrylics.
When I’m not illustrating I enjoy riding (sans lycra) and swimming. I live in Adelaide with my partner and 2 daughters (who are great swimmers) and a cat (who cannot swim).
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