Lucky Duck

Lucky Duck

Hardcover

Grades Preschool – 2
Ages 3–7

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious picture book about a duck who learns just how lucky she is.

Susan the duck has the worst luck. Her rollerskates are two sizes too big. She’s lost her favorite marble. And she’s run out of pickles. 
But with each unfortunate discovery, Wolf shows up with a gift she’s won. Her luck has turned around . . . hasn’t it? Come see just how lucky Susan is, in this slyly funny story about finding luck when you least expect it.

Geisel Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers another rib-tickling picturebook that will have kids howling with laughter.

"It’s a lucky thing indeed that this book is as great a joy to read aloud as it is." —Kirkus Reviews

"A briskly told story whose baddie’s comeuppance is reminiscent of Home Alone." —Publishers Weekly

"This amusing, clever take on familiar tropes will be a favorite in storytimes and homes." —The Horn Book

"The charming illustrations....are packed with diverting details and hilariously capture the physical humor when everything comes to a head. An entertaining exercise in seeing setbacks from a different perspective." —Booklist

“This picture book invites a read-aloud or solo read for a stronger reader….will have kids giggling in relief.” —The Bulletin

ISBN 9798217066780 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Oct 1, 2024
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD550L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN 9780593649770 (Hardcover)
Published on Feb 6, 2024
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Dimensions 9 x 11
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD550L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN 9780593649794 (Ebook)
Published on Feb 6, 2024
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages 48
Age Range 3-7 years
Grade Preschool - 2
Reading Level Lexile: AD550L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

Greg Pizzoli

Greg Pizzoli is the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as the author and illustrator of the picture books The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and The Book Hog. He also writes nonfiction for kids, including The New York Times Best Illustrated title Tricky Vic, and PIZZA! A Slice of History.

Greg Pizzoli works in a studio he shares with his wife Kay Healy, who is a printmaker and author. They live in Philadelphia with their two daughters.

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