Duck in the Truck

What do our readers think of Duck in the Truck? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny rhymes, muddy mishaps, bright pictures and silly moments, and many want to hear the story again and again. Some children find Duck rude or selfish, especially when he does not seem thankful for his friends’ help.

What does the Pageticker team say about Duck in the Truck?

Duck in a Truck is Jez Alborough at his very best: lively rhymes, comic repetition, expressive illustrations and a muddy tale of teamwork. Duck is characterised brilliantly, with his self-important behaviour adding a mischievous twist and giving adults plenty to discuss with children; the simple, playful story makes it especially well suited to reading aloud with toddlers and pre-schoolers.

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What is Duck in the Truck about?

Duck's truck gets stuck in the muck. Frog and Sheep try to help, but the truck remains stuck. Then Goat arrives with a clever plan. Will they succeed in freeing the truck, or will they all end up in the muck? A delightful rhyming tale of teamwork and unexpected twists.

About the author

Jez Alborough is a much-loved British author and illustrator, best known for his fun and lively picture books. He created the popular 'Duck in the Truck' series, which has made children laugh for years. Jez enjoys making stories with playful rhymes and colourful pictures, inspiring young readers to discover the joy of books.

Discussion ideas around Duck in the Truck

Helping friends: How do Frog, Sheep and Goat try to help Duck, and what makes their teamwork successful?

A clever idea: What do you think makes Goat’s plan different from the other ideas, and how would you try to free the truck?

Being grateful: How could Duck show his friends that he appreciates their help?

Mud and machines: Why might a truck get stuck in mud, and what things could make it easier or harder to pull out?

Funny sounds and rhymes: Which words or sounds make the story fun to say aloud, and can you invent another rhyme for “truck”, “muck” or “stuck”?