FICTION

Duck & Goose Go to the Beach

by Tad HILLS
illus. by Tad Hills. 40p. (Duck & Goose Series). Random House/Schwartz & Wade. Apr. 2014. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780385372350; lib. ed. $20.99. ISBN 9780385372374; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9780385372367. LC 2013029728.
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PreS-K—Beloved Duck and Goose star in yet another adventure that cements their friendship. Goose is cautious and less adventuresome than Duck. "Let's go away," says Duck. "Sounds like a fine way to twist your ankle," replies Goose. Yet because they are friends, they both hike to the beach. Each illustration, done in rich, glorious colors, is a delight. Especially notable is the humorous page on which a huge wave wipes them out, covering Duck in seaweed. Hills employs excellent vocabulary-stretching words, with "magnificent" and "loud" to describe the vast expanse of sky, sand, and sea. There is so much expression in just the eyes of these characters that children can't help but smile. As the story reaches a satisfying conclusion, they will proclaim this tale a winner.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
In this satisfying story, friends Duck and Goose are good foils for each other. When Duck suggests a hike, Goose is reluctant to leave their meadow. However, once they reach the beach, Duck is the reluctant one, while Goose wants to explore. In the simple but pleasing oil paintings, land- and seascapes rendered in horizontal bands of color form the background for the friends' adventure.
Reviewed by Blair Christolon , Apr 01, 2014

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