A Paddling of Ducks
Marjorie Blain Parker
Featuring groups of animals from an army of ants to a herd of zebras, this book takes young children on a wildly imaginative tour through a zany animal kingdom. Each group of animals is described using a collective noun (for example, a skulk of foxes, a nest of vipers, a labor of moles). Joseph Kelly's richly detailed illustrations show animals engaged in gently surreal play on a summer day in various park-like settings. Young readers will revel in the visual jokes and puns on every page.
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Awards & Reviews
“This ABC book provides a delightfully offbeat introduction to collective nouns.”
— Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, March 2010
“The illustrations of the various creatures are vivid and detailed.”
— School Library Journal, May 2010
2011 - Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Winner