Duck Soup: An Easter and Springtime Book for Kids

Max the Duck's friends worry he has turned himself into soup in this New York Times bestselling addition to the silly, hilarious picture book series by Jackie Urbanovic!

Max the duck is cooking up an amazing soup. But what's this? A feather floating in the soup! And where's Max? Brody the dog, Dakota the cat, and Bebe the bird race about in their hilarious search for the missing Max. But remember, sometimes things just aren't as they appear. A case of mistaken identity turns the household topsy-turvy in this celebrated read-aloud full of friendship, perseverance, and resilience. Soup's on!

For more fun with Max the Duck and Friends, check out:

Duck at the DoorDuck and CoverSitting DuckHappy Go Ducky! (L1 I Can Read)Ducks in a Row (L1 I Can Read)

Author: Jackie Urbanovic
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 01/08/2008
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Series: Max the Duck #2
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.80h x 10.30w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780061214417
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 120393 / Duck Soup


Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2007 pg. 1250
PW Notes and Reprints 01/28/2008 pg. 70
Booklist 01/01/2008 pg. 92
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2008 pg. 267 - Recommended
School Library Journal 01/01/2008 pg. 98
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 319 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
Urbanovic, Jackie: -

Jackie Urbanovic is the New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of the Max the Duck series including Duck at the Door, Duck Soup, and Duck and Cover, as well as the illustrator of If You're Hoppy, by April Pulley Sayre. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.