{"product_id":"duckling-gets-a-cookie-the-pigeon-series-by-mo-willems","title":"Duckling Gets a Cookie!?, The-Pigeon Series by Mo Willems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMo Willems, #1\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebest-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents a sweet Pigeon adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Duckling asks for a cookie--and gets one! It isn't fair! The Pigeon NEVER gets what he asks for. Do YOU think the Pigeon should get a cookie, too?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSay \"no!\" to all the Pigeon books!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pigeon Wants a Puppy!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Duckling Gets a Cookie!?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pigeon HAS to Go to School!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Mo' amazing books, check out these other great series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnuffle Bunny\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eElephant \u0026amp; Piggie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlimited Squirrels\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere an exclamation point conveyed birdy delight in Willems's The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! this title's interrobang implies shock at the Duckling's good fortune. As the sequence opens, the yellow Duckling requests a cookie, receives one immediately, and graciously thanks the unseen provider with a \"flappy flip flap!\" The Pigeon, whom the Duckling cajoled into sharing a hot dog in the earlier book, soon arrives to express astonishment. Multipanel spreads and emphatic voice balloons reveal his outrage as The Pigeon throws a colossal tantrum (\"I ask for things all the time!\/ I ask to drive the bus!... I've asked for a walrus!... But do I get what I ask for? Noooooo!\"). In an unexpected turn, the Duckling gives the Pigeon the entire cookie, shocking the bird (and probably readers, too). Willems packs his punchy dialogue, punctuation, and cartoon visuals with meaning. The Duckling's dilated blue pupils and wiggling tail suggest studied cuteness, while the Pigeon's pointy wings and scornful eyelids show comical aggravation. The Duckling's outward generosity, which hides ulterior motives, ends this exuberant Pigeon installment on a snarky note worthy of Tweety Bird. PW\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eK-Gr 2 Duckling, familiar to readers of The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog! (Hyperion, 2004), asks politely and receives a cookie with nuts. Incredulous, Pigeon rants about the many things that he has asked for and failed to receive a chance to drive the bus, hot-dog parties, a walrus, one more story, his personal iceberg, etc. In classic Pigeon fashion, the lovably emotional bird relates the unfairness of it all through a hilarious monologue until finally exploding in clenched-fist (or, rather, clenched-wing) anger. But every pigeon has his day, for the duckling offers him the cookie (never mind that Duckling doesn't like nuts), and he accepts the gift with gracious humility. Confident, un-ornamented strokes characterize Willems's seemingly simple illustrations. Postures and expressions are spot-on, conveying the nuances of Pigeon's feelings and the comedy in his passionate behavior. While just plain fun to read aloud, this book is an excellent conversation starter on the topics of politeness and making reasonable requests. This meta-tale that references the gamut of the Pigeon oeuvre will please fans and newcomers alike. Jayne Damron, Farmington Community Library, MI SLJ\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePigeon is back, in all of his indignant, passive-aggressive glory, overwrought this time at one gross injustice: a cute little duckling is now on the scene and has been rewarded a cookie (with nuts) for doing nothing more than asking for it politely. Pigeon pulls out all of the usual pigeon stops-coy glances, cartwheels, and crocodile tears-in the hopes of securing a cookie for himself . . . and it works! The duckling shares. As with the other titles in the Pigeon series, simple pencil drawings on pale, blank backgrounds focus our attention on the characters' interactions. Willems has an extraordinary ability to convey immediate, deep characterization with a few deft strokes. He knows, too, how to spread the action across a picture book, carefully managing the panels and page turns to ramp up the drama. Fans will delight at another outing, and the protagonist's indelible pigeonality will welcome newcomers to the club. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Pigeon is a beloved character, and his legions of fans will clamor for this, the seventh Pigeon book from hugely popular, award-winning Willems. - Thom Barthelmess Booklist\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMo Willems\u003c\/strong\u003e (www.pigeonpresents.com), a number-one\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded three Caldecott Honors, two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals, and a Geisel Honor. His debut,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!\u003c\/i\u003e, was inducted into the Picture Book Hall of Fame in 2009. Other favorites include the award-winning Elephant \u0026amp; Piggie series and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNaked Mole Rat Gets Dressed\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMo began his career on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where he garnered six Emmy Awards. He lives with his family in Massachusetts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget Age: 3-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyperion Books for Children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eApril 03, 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.4\" H x 9.1\" L x 9.2\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398733619386,"sku":"9781423151289","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/71h-rmEA5eL._SL1500.jpg?v=1764781306","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/duckling-gets-a-cookie-the-pigeon-series-by-mo-willems","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}