Duck and Goose face a challenge to their friendship when an enthusiastic young duck moves into their neighborhood who wants to play--and win--all sorts of games.

All of the barnyard animals are excited about the arrival of a new duckling, until the noisy little one refuses to go to sleep.

One rainy night, Nico hears a knock on the door. Who could it be at this late hour? Thus begins the unique friendship between a boy and a duck that is sure to bring a smile to all readers' faces.

A dog and a duck get together to play an unusual game of fetch in the park.

As Farmer Brown prepares the house for Christmas, Duck tries to play Santa--but he gets stuck in the chimney, along with all the other animals who try to help.

Ducks. Ducks? NO DUCKS! Duck wanders away from the pond for a moment and returns to find the other ducks gone! Searching high and low, Duck discovers many clues around the city?footprints, feathers, eggs?but no ducks. Will Duck?s feathered friends finally be found? With spare storytelling and lots of visual jokes, this is a funny and sweet celebration of family.

Rhyming text, onomatopoeia, and an energetic beat paired with comical illustrations make this a fast-paced read that guarantees laughs. The playful language will entice young readers to follow along and repeat sounds and phrases in this outrageous and unapologetically reckless tale.

"All Bear wants is to spend a pleasant day alone, but Duck really wants to hang out"--

Publisher Annotation: One day, Bearnard the bear and Gertie the goose were reading Brave Bearnard's Book. "I wish you had your own book too," said Bearnard. Thus begins Bearnard's quest to write Gertie her own book. But Gertie wants danger and excitement―complete with dragons, volcanoes, and rampaging monsters―while Bearnard just wants his friend to be safe! What will become of Gertie's story?