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!
Now and then, a picture book comes along that you know you’re going to love reading aloud to children – all children, any children, any age – and this is one of them.
Meet the duck who never blinks. You could try shouting, telling it a sad story and making it laugh – but it still won’t blink! Are ducks even able to blink? Who will win the not-blinking contest? The reader or the duck?
This is a cleverly written and interactive picture book which has become one of my favourite read-aloud books. Perfect for use with a small group or a whole class and with an ending which will leave everyone laughing.
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