Duck on a Bike

Caldecott Honor winner David Shannon applies his wonderful off-beat humor to the story of a duck who decides to try riding a bike--and loves it! Another young, funny book perfect for reading aloud.

One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. "I bet I could ride a bike," he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun! Duck rode past Cow and waved to her. "Hello, Cow!" said Duck. "Moo," said Cow. But what she thought was, "A duck on a bike? That's the silliest thing I've ever seen!" And so Duck rides past sheep, horse, and all the other barnyard animals. Suddenly, a group of kids ride by on their bikes and run into the farmhouse, leaving the bikes outside. Now ALL the animals can ride bikes, just like Duck!

Author: David Shannon
Publisher: Blue Sky Press (AZ)
Published: 04/01/2002
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780439050234
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 58826 / Duck on a Bike


Award: Bookseller's Choice - Winner
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/17/2001 pg. 90
Kirkus Review - Children 01/15/2002 pg. 109
Booklist 02/15/2002 pg. 1013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2002 pg. 256
School Library Journal 03/01/2002 pg. 201
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2002 pg. 203
Booksense '76 Childrens Spr 02 04/01/2002 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 313 - Superior,Well Above Average
ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2003 pg. 1302
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 313 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland White Terrier.