Overview
A hilarious picture book about two very unlikely friends! After Duckie's egg rolls into Snaps' nest, they hatch, meet and their friendship is off to a good start - until they are told they CANNOT be friends because crocodiles EAT tasty duckies . . . Will Snaps defend his new friend . . . even when HE gets hungry himself? Ame Dyckman's super-silly text is filled with hysterical dialogue - perfect for read-aloud fun! Tim Miller's bright and bold illustrations bring the energetic personalities to life Kids will love this hilarious and emotion packed adventure!
Full Product Details
Author: Ame Dyckman ,
Tim Miller
Publisher: Scholastic US
Imprint: Scholastic US
Dimensions:
Width: 25.40cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 25.90cm
Weight: 0.430kg
ISBN: 9781338837872
ISBN 10: 1338837877
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 13 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 02 to 06 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"Praise for Ame Dyckman: ★ ""Dyckman's debut offers pitch-perfect pacing and gentle humor."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""Dyckman's pared-down prose gives the role-reversal story just enough drama, humor, and robot-inflected dialogue... to keep children entertained for many re-readings."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review ""The tone of the wry, bemused narrator is perfect... and the target audience will likely be eager for a repeat listen."" -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""Dyckman has a knack for combining humor with emotional truths."" -- Common Sense Media"
Praise for Ame Dyckman: ★ ""Dyckman's debut offers pitch-perfect pacing and gentle humor."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""Dyckman's pared-down prose gives the role-reversal story just enough drama, humor, and robot-inflected dialogue... to keep children entertained for many re-readings."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review ""The tone of the wry, bemused narrator is perfect... and the target audience will likely be eager for a repeat listen."" -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""Dyckman has a knack for combining humor with emotional truths."" -- Common Sense Media
""With jaunty, clear-line ink cartooning, Miller gives the goings-on a sketch comedy feel, while Dyckman provides read-aloud-with-relish repartee."" -- Publishers Weekly Praise for Ame Dyckman: ★ ""Dyckman's debut offers pitch-perfect pacing and gentle humor."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""Dyckman's pared-down prose gives the role-reversal story just enough drama, humor, and robot-inflected dialogue... to keep children entertained for many re-readings."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review ""The tone of the wry, bemused narrator is perfect... and the target audience will likely be eager for a repeat listen."" -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books ""Dyckman has a knack for combining humor with emotional truths."" -- Common Sense Media
Author Information
Ame Dyckman is an award-winning author of many bestselling picture books, including Duckie & Snaps: We Cannot Be Friends, illustrated by Tim Miller; Don't Blow Your Top!, illustrated by Abhi Alwar; Wolfie the Bunny, illustrated by Zachariah OHora; and the Misunderstood Shark series, illustrated by Scott Magoon. Ame lives in beautiful central New Jersey with her husband and daughter. For book news and fun, follow Ame on X: @AmeDyckman. Tim Miller is the author-illustrator of Moo Moo in a Tutu, What's Cooking, Moo Moo?, and Izzy Paints. He is also the illustrator of The Chronicles of Lizard Nobody by Patrick Ness, Horse Meets Dog by Elliott Kalan, and other books, including the middle-grade series Hamstersaurus Rex by Tom O'Donnell. Tim lives in New Jersey with his wife and three rescue cats.
