Duck Duck Goose
A cheerful picture book for toddlers and preschoolers ages 0 to 5 about leaving home, making friends, and finding your way back. Lincoln the duckling waddles into the big city, meets unforgettable pals, and learns that courage can be funny, messy, and full of heart.
Inside the story
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A fun read-aloud picture book for ages 0 to 5
Duck Duck Goose by Sparky Scribbles is built for lap time, preschool circles, and bedtime laughs. If you want toddler books ages 1-3, preschool books ages 3-5, or a silly animal adventure for kids who are just learning to follow a story, this one is made to be read out loud again and again.
Short scenes, big expressions, and friendly characters help little listeners stay hooked even when they are still learning what reading is all about.
Who this book is for
- babies, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 0 to 5
- parents looking for funny animal picture books
- kids who love ducks, friendship stories, and big-city adventures
- families practicing early literacy through daily read-aloud time
- teachers and caregivers seeking preschool storytime books about belonging
It matches searches like books for 2 year olds, books for 3 year olds, preschool picture books, animal friends books for toddlers, and bedtime read aloud books for little kids.
Lincoln’s big-city adventure
Lincoln is a little duckling with a big idea: the city is calling. Away from home he finds bright lights, brand-new sounds, and friends who each have their own way of getting through a day. There is Michael Moose, Becky Bunny, Steve Sloth, and more personalities than one duckling can keep up with.
Then danger shows up in the form of a fox, and Lincoln has to be clever, brave, and true to the friends who helped him. In the end, coming home means something richer, because Lincoln has learned what friendship feels like out in the wide world.
What little ones take away
- Belonging: home matters, and so do new friendships
- Curiosity: it is okay to explore somewhere new
- Community: different friends help in different ways
- Courage: even small heroes can face a problem and get through it
Book details
- Title
- Duck Duck Goose
- Authors
- Sparky Scribbles (Michael Schwarz & Kj Nigg)
- Best for
- Ages 0-5 · toddlers · preschool · storytime
- Format
- Picture book / read-aloud adventure
- Themes
- Friendship · belonging · curiosity · courage
- Status
- Coming soon
- Publisher
- Pulpit Publishing
- Main character
- Lincoln the duckling
Questions parents ask
What age is Duck Duck Goose best for?
Ages 0 to 5. Toddlers enjoy the characters and energy. Preschoolers follow the adventure from home to city and back again.
Can my child read this alone?
Most kids in this age range will enjoy it best as a parent read-aloud or preschool storytime book while they are still learning to read.
Is there a scary fox scene?
There is adventure and a fox conflict, kept in a kid-friendly picture-book style that resolves with courage and friendship.
When can we buy it?
Duck Duck Goose is coming soon. Watch Sparky Scribbles for the Amazon release.
More Sparky stories
For another ages 0-5 Moonlit adventure, see Aliza’s Moonlight Adventure. Growing readers may love Holden’s Just Wingin’ It.
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