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Duck on a Bike

by David Shannon

A barnyard takes to two wheels

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Paperback New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A barnyard takes to two wheels

Duck’s experiment with a bicycle turns into a farm-wide event when the other animals get their chance to ride. The story pairs a simple progression—from Duck’s first wobbly attempts to a gathering of animal riders—with the contrast between what the animals say aloud and what they think. Its farm setting and escalating group activity give the book a clear read-aloud shape, while the bicycle adventure supplies its central comic premise.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy humorous stories about animals
  • Families and educators looking for a read-aloud picture book
  • Young readers interested in bicycles and barnyard characters

Themes

Trying something newImagination and playAnimals and community

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Book overview

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 -- now in paperback!

 

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!

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