I Want to Be a Duck
Thomas Yorke
eBook
(, Dec. 14, 2017)
The young reader starts out wishing they were a duck and name several of the advantages that it would bring. But, they soon realize there are disadvantages that go along with it as well and is ultimately glad that they are not a duck. This is followed by wishing to be a monkey, elephant, bird, dog, hippo, cat, fish, cow, and frog, all with the same predictable outcome. The reader finally comes to the realization that the only thing they really want to be is themselves. This book helps build pride, self esteem and even slips in a little teaching about the animals it discusses. It is designed to be both a family time storybook as well as a first reader. You'll find it to be colorful, funny, and entertaining for all.