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Books with author Jackie Urbanovic

  • Sitting Duck

    Jackie Urbanovic

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Jan. 26, 2010)
    When Brody's niece Anabel comes for a visit, Max and the gang's only job is to keep her out of trouble. How hard could it be to babysit a puppy anyway? To Max's surprise, this fun-loving pup can't help getting into trouble—especially when set loose in the backyard. Turns out being a “sitting duck” is a lot harder than Max expected!In this hilarious Max the Duck book, children will delight in the silly mayhem that results when Max tries to be a good babysitter.
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  • Duck at the Door

    Jackie Urbanovic

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 25, 2011)
    Knock. Knock. Knock!Someone’s outside the door. . . .But who?Meet Max— a duck for all seasons.
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  • Duck at the Door

    Jackie Urbanovic

    eBook (HarperFestival, June 14, 2011)
    One winter night, a cozy house full of animals is awakened by a knock at the front door. They have no idea what they'll find on the other side, and Max the duck is the last thing they expect. Soon this larger-than-life houseguest is making himself at home—and forcing his way into the hearts of his reluctant hosts.
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  • Duck at the Door

    Jackie Urbanovic

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Jan. 23, 2007)
    One winter night, a cozy house full of animals is awakened by a knock at the front door. They have no idea what they'll find on the other side, and Max the duck is the last thing they expect. Soon this larger-than-life houseguest is making himself at home—and forcing his way into the hearts of his reluctant hosts.
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  • Duck Soup

    Jackie Urbanovic

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Jan. 8, 2008)
    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.
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  • Duck and Cover

    Jackie Urbanovic

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Jan. 27, 2009)
    When Harold, a large green alligator with a big mouth and an even bigger appetite, shows up at Irene's door seeking shelter, everyone hides. Except Max. Max persuades the other critters that this particular runaway needs their help. So while everyone keeps busy seeing that Harold remains well fed, Max cooks up a clever plan. But is a room filled with fake alligators enough to keep the zoo detective away?
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  • Duck Soup

    Jackie Urbanovic

    Paperback (Scholastic, Jan. 1, 2008)
    "This was it! A little pepper, some salt, a little parsley and potato - SOUP! This would be Max's masterpiece. 'OOOOOOO-LA-LA! This is going to be grand.'"
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  • Happy Go Ducky

    Jackie Urbanovic, Joe Mathieu

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 24, 2012)
    Irene is out for the day, leaving Max in charge. But when Max comes down with spring fever, Irene’s to-do list gets turned upside down!
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  • Do Your Ears Hang Low?

    Jackie Urbanovic

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 15, 2005)
    Childrens book by Scholastic with sheet music at the back
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  • Prince of a Frog

    Jackie Urbanovic

    Hardcover (Orchard Books, May 26, 2015)
    The New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jackie Urbanovic brings us a cute and clever twist on the classic fairy tale THE FROG PRINCE.Hopper is a frog...a wild frog...a hopelessly hoppy, rambunctious frog that doesn't fit in at the pond. But he can't figure out why. Until one day when a wise turtle suggests that maybe he's not really a frog at all. Maybe he's a prince. So starts Hopper's adventure to find his princess and unlock his true royal self. Will our hero find a princess? And if he does, will his transformation be everything he had hoped for?A hilarious story about finding your true friends and your true self, PRINCE OF A FROG is a triumphant and special read-aloud that brings a new meaning to the term: Happy (Hoppy) Endings!
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  • Duck Soup

    Jackie Urbanovic

    eBook (HarperFestival, June 14, 2011)
    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.
  • Prince of a Frog

    Jackie Urbanovic

    eBook (Orchard Books, May 26, 2015)
    The New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jackie Urbanovic brings us a cute and clever twist on the classic fairy tale THE FROG PRINCE.Hopper is a frog...a wild frog...a hopelessly hoppy, rambunctious frog that doesn't fit in at the pond. But he can't figure out why. Until one day when a wise turtle suggests that maybe he's not really a frog at all. Maybe he's a prince. So starts Hopper's adventure to find his princess and unlock his true royal self. Will our hero find a princess? And if he does, will his transformation be everything he had hoped for?A hilarious story about finding your true friends and your true self, PRINCE OF A FROG is a triumphant and special read-aloud that brings a new meaning to the term: Happy (Hoppy) Endings!