{"product_id":"ducks-backyard-hardcover","title":"Duck's Backyard - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eUlrich Hub\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJörg Mϋhle\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA funny and philosophical story in which a duck with a limp and a blind chicken search for adventure and answers to some of life's big questions. By a bestselling author\/illustrator pair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith themes of friendship, difference, leadership and courage, this chapter book for independent readers includes full-color illustrations throughout. Thoughtful readers and listeners will enjoy both the bright, funny dialogue and pondering life's big questions, making \u003cem\u003eDuck's Backyard \u003c\/em\u003ean ideal read-aloud and philosophical conversation starter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA duck spends her days limping around her backyard with the help of a crutch until one day a blind chicken stumbles in, lost, and persuades the duck to embark on an adventurous journey. The duck will guide the chicken; the chicken will steady the duck's wobbly leg. They leave together for a place where their most secret wishes will come true. The pair come upon astonishing obstacles along the way--a wild forest, a cavernous gorge and many differences of opinion. The chicken starts to wish she'd taken a guide dog rather than a duck! When the two finally arrive at their destination after all the hardships, they realize that their own backyard plus a little imagination offers as much adventure as a whole world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the author\/illustrator pair of the popular \u003cem\u003eMeet at the Ark at Eight\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A simple story for philosophical listeners, who will ponder the opening statement: 'The goal is in the way'.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUlrich Hub trained as an actor and now lives in Berlin, Germany. He works as a director for stage and writes plays, screenplays and award-winning children's books.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJörg Mühle studied at the Offenbach School of Design and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Today, he lives in Frankfurt where he works as a freelance illustrator for book publishers, magazines and newspapers. He is the author of internationally bestselling \u003cem\u003eTickle My Ears\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBathtime for Little Rabbit \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ePoor Little Rabbit\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranslated from the German edition by Helena Kirkby.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eDuck's Backyard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Lyrical and rhythmic, this fast and urgent story is bold about examining the rocky parts of relationships.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"This deceptively simple book's philosophical tone and sophisticated vocabulary make it ideal for older, practiced, and thoughtful readers or listeners (it makes for a solid read-aloud, too).\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Empowering, heartwarming and inspiring, this story will help children to set goals and believe.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchool Reading List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Absolutely hilarious and philosophical, this is a great chapter book.\" \u003cstrong\u003eFunny favorites of 2022, \u003cem\u003eReadings\u003c\/em\u003e, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Possesses a unique charm.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYouth Services Book Review, starred review\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003cem\u003eMeet at the Ark at Eight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"An hilarious blackhearted treat for an older child with an interest in moral dilemmas.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e, Books of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Praise for \u003cem\u003eTickle My Ears\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A wonderful interactive bedtime book for children and little rabbits.\" \u003cstrong\u003eAxel Scheffler, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Gruffalo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I LOVED tickle my ears. Such a gorgeous little book.\" \u003cstrong\u003eMeg Rosoff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 8.31 x 6.09 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42727591706687,"sku":"9781776574735","price":22.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d174407b9c728e5b0af9781a50bf3f68.webp?v=1765115412","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/ducks-backyard-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}