Harold and the Duck


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Harold has always been in charge on the farm. That is just the way it has been. But when an egg hatches and a bossy and domineering duck is born, life changes. Suddnely nothing is the same and Harold looks set to lose everything, until help comes from a very unexpected source. A wonderful and witty picture book with lots of text - great for sharing.




Duck and Cover


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When Harold, a large green alligator with a big mouth and an even bigger appetite, shows up at Irene's door seeking shelter, everyone hides. Except Max. Max persuades the other critters that this particular runaway needs their help. So while everyone keeps busy seeing that Harold remains well fed, Max cooks up a clever plan. But is a room filled with fake alligators enough to keep the zoo detective away?




The Beard Ballad


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A comedic rhyming picture book for children that follows the growth of a father's beard during the month of November. The beard seems to come to life and sing a song as it grows.




The Duck Commander Family


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Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the Robertson family, documenting the teenage romance and marriage of Willie and Korie Robertson, their success as a multi-million dollar hunting equipment business, and their rise to stardom on reality television.




Harold and the Purple Crayon


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From beloved children’s book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child's digital bookshelf. One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement. Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you. “A satisfying artistic triumph.” —Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express Share this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift!




Henry's Awful Mistake


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Henry the Duck makes a humongous and hilarious mess in the kitchen in his latest merry misadventure in this fresh and lively picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush! Henry the Duck has invited his good friend Clara to his home for a delicious dinner! But as he starts the preparations, he sees an annoying ant in his kitchen. “The ant must go!” says Henry. But as he quickly learns, one tiny little ant turns into huge and hilarious trouble!




Darcey The Duck


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Share the fun and exciting life of Darcey the duck and her farmyard friends, as they live their lives amongst the hustle and bustle of a busy working farm. Why does Darcey start behaving strangely and being secretive? What is she trying to hide from the other animals? See how Petunia the pig and Henrietta the hen react to Darcey’s daily fussing and flapping and how they desperately want to find out what is going on! Watch as Bob the young collie dog runs crazily around the farm whilst Farmer Barley tries to train him to herd sheep and Delilah the cow looks on in disbelief! This is just the first of many adventures of Darcey and her friends – they will become your friends as you read about their wonderful lives and you will also learn how these animals live in our busy world.




I'm a Duck!


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A duck marvels at how wonderful it is to be a duck, with feathers, webbed feet, and wings that can fly, from the time he is hatched until he becomes a dad.




Marvel Masterworks


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Trapped in a Masterworks he never made! There were several worthy candidates for the milestone 300th Masterworks edition, but only one waddled away with election victory: Howard the Duck! In Howard, Steve Gerber and his artistic cohorts Val Mayerik, Frank Brunner and Gene Colan delivered one of comics' most iconoclastic and hilarious characters. We kick things off in his inaugural Masterworks with his quirky first appearance as a fowl out of water alongside the macabre Man-Thing, where they team up to protect Cleveland from the Man-Frog and Hellcow. The satirical stories continue with Howard and gal pal Beverly Switzler taking on dire threats such as the Space Turnip, the Beaver and - public transportation??! And then: Howard runs for president! All restored in Masterworks glory! Collecting: Howard The Duck (1976) 1-14; Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 12; material from Fear (1970) 19; Man-Thing (1974) 1; Giant-Size Man-Thing (1974) 4-5; FOOM (1973) 15




Tales of a Louisiana Duck Hunter


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Duck hunters from Cajun South Louisiana share their stories, plus hunting tips and observations, in this collection of essays. Tales of a Louisiana Duck Hunter, by Fielding Lewis, is a delightful collection of anecdotes and stories set in Cajun South Louisiana. The author, a hunter for over forty years, has garnered an extensive knowledge of the geography and fauna and flora of his home state. Interspersed throughout the book are hunting tips and observations that will be of use to any current or burgeoning duck hunter. Advice on how to build a blind, use a pirogue, or even modify a push pole is included in this compendium of the sport of duck hunting. Over the years, Mr. Lewis has become associated with many “characters” of beguiling charm and eccentricity, who will entertain the reader through the author’s candid storytelling. We meet those who have super-refined sensibility to the ways of nature. There are also separate sections on retrievers, exotic reptiles and birds, including the ivory-billed woodpecker, and even duck calling. Tales of a Louisiana Duck Hunter is both a book filled with pertinent information for the enjoyment of outdoor sport and a heartwarming memoir of the author’s good friends.