Duck on a Bike
A fiction picture book
Shannon, David. (2002). Duck on a Bike. New York, NY: The Blue Sky Press.
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“Ne-ee-igh” said the Horse. But what he thought was, “You’re still not as fast as me, Duck!”
-page 11 from Duck on a Bike by David Shannon
A Little about the Book:
Duck on a Bike is about a duck who decides to ride a bike around the farm yard. Duck rides the bike passed a dog, a cat, pigs, a goat, a horse, a rooster, a mouse, a cow, and a sheep. Then a group of children ride their bikes passed the animals to the farm house. When the children go inside of the house all of the animals ride their bikes.
The Illustrations:
The illustrations are eye-catching, bright, and very interesting. My four year old son found the pictures to be very entertaining and wanted to look at each one in depth.
Themes:
· Farm animals
· Riding Bikes
· Following the leader
· Attempting something new
Age Level:
Duck on a Bike is a great story for kids between the ages of 3 and 7. The story is easy to follow and humorous for children. The reading level of this book would be around Grade 2.
Personal Response:
I enjoyed the story a lot. The illustrations were amazing, and captivating. The story itself was simple, but addicting. I read this book over and over again a few nights in a row. Duck on a Bike is a story I would use in a classroom, and recommend as a bed time story for any child!
Teacher Ideas:
Duck on a Bike would be great to use for a Farm Animal unit. The following is a list of websites full of activities to use with Duck on a Bike.
This website includes a synopsis of the book, and a list of literacy activities. There is also a list of questions to ask the students before and after reading the book, and tips for reading the book.
This website provides instructions on doing a duck paper craft. The craft is a great template and can be used for children in Kindergarten to Grade 2. You can make the craft detailed by allowing the students to decorate their duck with feathers. To make a great bulletin board display, put up a farmyard backdrop, and have everyone make a duck and a bike and display it throughout the farmyard.
Listen to the Story Here:
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