Description
You see that duck over there? You could watch it all day and it wouldn't blink. Nothing works - not shouting, not jokes, or even sad stories. Maybe you have some other ideas? Just don't take your eyes off the duck, and don't, even for a second, think about blinking! From award-winning author and illustrator Alex Latimer comes this sharply witty picture book that will have every child trying to outwit this devilish duck... if they can stop giggling, that is!
About the Author
Alex Latimer is a South African writer and illustrator living in Cape Town. He has a degree in English and Philosophy and has written and illustrated for many major brands across the globe. Alex's picture books are quirky and fun and full of humour that appeals to both children and adults. Alex was won the Hampshire Picture Book Award, the CELI Read Aloud Book Award and has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. When he's not writing or drawing, Alex enjoys hiking the local mountains, swimming in the bay and the odd game of table tennis.
Reviews
"The best read-aloud book in decades... Destined to be a classic, the illustrations are beautifully simple, the words are simply hilarious and as the suspense builds, it's like playing the best interactive party game. Young or not so young, we all need a good laugh and this book is really blinking funny" -- Jeanne Willis * LoveReading4Kids *
"The illustrations feature a pastel color palette and a cartoon aesthetic, with a handwritten font used for emphasis. The simplicity of the illustrations keeps the reader's focus on the duck's unblinking eyes. A perfect prelude to a staring contest" * Booklist! *
Book Information
ISBN 9781839132469
Author Alex Latimer
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 420g
Dimensions(mm) 275mm * 240mm * 10mm
About the Author
Alex Latimer is a South African writer and illustrator living in Cape Town. He has a degree in English and Philosophy and has written and illustrated for many major brands across the globe. Alex's picture books are quirky and fun and full of humour that appeals to both children and adults. Alex was won the Hampshire Picture Book Award, the CELI Read Aloud Book Award and has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. When he's not writing or drawing, Alex enjoys hiking the local mountains, swimming in the bay and the odd game of table tennis.
Reviews
"The best read-aloud book in decades... Destined to be a classic, the illustrations are beautifully simple, the words are simply hilarious and as the suspense builds, it's like playing the best interactive party game. Young or not so young, we all need a good laugh and this book is really blinking funny" -- Jeanne Willis * LoveReading4Kids *
"The illustrations feature a pastel color palette and a cartoon aesthetic, with a handwritten font used for emphasis. The simplicity of the illustrations keeps the reader's focus on the duck's unblinking eyes. A perfect prelude to a staring contest" * Booklist! *
Book Information
ISBN 9781839132469
Author Alex Latimer
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 420g
Dimensions(mm) 275mm * 240mm * 10mm
