10/24/08

Title: Duck For President
Author: Doreen Cronin
Illustrator: Besty Lewin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing
Publication Date: 2004
Genre: Picture Book, Fiction
Audience: Pre K- 2

Overview: Duck for President is a hilarious story for all ages to enjoy. What would happen if a duck did run for president? Go on this adventure with duck and his fellow barn mates to find out what it takes to run for president. Read along as duck takes on running against Farmer Brown, Ms. Governor, and even the President. But is presidency cut out for duck? Find out in this entertaining tale that can be enjoyed with a parent, teacher, or friend!

Activity: If you were president, name three thins you would change in your country? List them and write a small speech that you can say in front of your classmates!

Reviewer’s Name: Tara Hart