by David Martin (Author), David M. Walker (Illustrator)
"The rhymed verse has a playfulness that echoes the birds' light rambunctiousness. . . . A quiet but well-observed portrait of a budding friendship." --Publishers Weekly
Ready, set, go Whether you're playing pretend games (
beep, beep) or flying off the slide (
ka-thump), flopping into a puddle (
splish, splash) or running around a tree ("Can't catch me "), an afternoon at the park is so much better when your best buddy is there. Follow two adorable friends at play in a read-aloud for the very young that trips off the tongue.
Author Biography
David Martin has written many books for children, including Let's Have a Tree Party!, illustrated by John Manders; All for Pie, Pie for All and Little Bunny and the Magic Christmas Tree, both illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev; and We've All Got Bellybuttons!, illustrated by Randy Cecil. David Martin lives in Vermont.
David Walker has illustrated several children's books, including
Flip, Flap, Fly! by Phyllis Root and
Bears on Chairs and
Bears in Beds, both by Shirley Parenteau. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Number of Pages: 24
Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.9 x 6.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 10, 2015
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Peep and Ducky
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 1.2
Point Value: 0.5
