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“WHY AM I A DUCK NAMED CHICKEN?!!”
“I DON’T KNOW. WHY AM I A FROG NAMED GIRAFFE?”
And so the adventure begins as a little duck romps down the hillside and in and out of the pond asking all the animals he meets WHY he has his name. In this topsy-turvy world ALL the animals have silly names. But wait, there is a reason why each animal has their name. Young readers will delight in discovering why the frog is named Giraffe, why the worm is named Camel, and why all the other animals have their funny names. They will especially enjoy joining Chicken in loudly asking, “Why am I a duck named CHICKEN?!!” As the little duck searches for an answer, his frustration grows. Finally, the mystery is solved and all the animals rejoice!
This is a great read aloud book that encourages children’s active participation. A Duck Named CHICKEN celebrates a child’s imaginative view of their world and the animals in it. This delightful tale was inspired by a real pet duck named Chicken.