Little Ducks Go (I Like to Read) - Tapa dura

"The watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations capture both the details of the sunny day and the dark drains as the chase moves from quiet town to busy city streets, ramping up the tension. It all ends with a very clever rescue scene and a nice lesson in generosity and cooperation to boot."--Booklist

"It would be easy to believe that the energetic pen-and-watercolor illustrations were sketched from life as McCully followed ducks around her neighborhood. . . . Very few readers will remain unmoved as that mother duck runs from grating to grating, trying to catch a glimpse of her children; everyone loves a duck."--Kirkus Reviews

"The color and hue of the pictures feel vintage, reminiscent of earlier picture book styles. The descriptive images paired with ideal text for early readers and the satisfying ending make this book a suitable addition to most collections."--School Library Journal

"The minimal text of this beginning reader helpfully uses repetition of words and phrases, very short sentences ('Little ducks go. They go down.'), and a large, clear sans serif font to support novice readers . . . the personable, detailed line and watercolor illustrations add interest to the restricted text."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

A walk in town turns into a harrowing adventure for six little ducklings when they are swept up in a gush of water and washed down a drain. "Quack," says their mother to reassure her babies that they will be okay. The little ducks go and go, sailing through the sewer pipes as Mother chases them from drain to drain. She tries to keep the ducklings calm as they race through town, and eventually her soothing quacks attract the attention of a kindhearted man, and the little ducks are saved. McCully's adorable watercolors enhance a simple, repetitive text--perfect for beginning readers. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level C.