It's Quacking Time!
What’s inside...
When Mummy Duck lays an egg, everyone quacks with excitement. But Duckling has never seen an egg before. He wonders if there could really be a baby duck inside, and if he himself started that way too. As the days pass, Duckling learns a lot about eggs and birth, and he begins to understand what all the quacking is about.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the ducks are excited about quacking time?
How do the other animals in the story react to the ducks? What does this tell us about friendship?
What is your favorite part of the day, like how the ducks have their quacking time?
How do you think the story would change if it was 'Chirping Time' for birds instead of 'Quacking Time' for ducks?
Can you think of a time when you coordinated a fun activity with your friends, similar to the ducks?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize expressive reading tones to mimic the ducks’ excitement, making the story more immersive and fun.
Discuss the illustrations with your child, asking them to describe the setting and characters, enhancing their observation skills.
Encourage your child to guess what might happen next in the story to promote predictive thinking.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene, fostering creativity and reinforcing their memory of the story.
Connect scenes from the book to your child’s personal experiences to help them relate to the characters and deepen understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing is caring
Explanation: In 'It's Quacking Time!', the main character, a cheerful duck, learns to share his pond toys with new duckling friends, demonstrating the joy that comes from generosity.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by sharing their toys or snacks with friends at school or siblings at home, fostering a sense of community and friendship.
Example Lesson: Time management
Explanation: The story illustrates the importance of time management as the duck plans a schedule to play, eat, and rest, showing how a well-structured day leads to more fun and less stress.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the benefit of organizing their daily activities, such as doing homework before playtime to ensure they have time for both responsibilities and fun.
Example Lesson: Respecting differences
Explanation: Throughout the book, the duck interacts with other animals who are different from him, learning to appreciate and respect these differences, which enrich his experiences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to embrace diversity among peers, understanding that everyone's unique traits contribute to a richer, more inclusive community.
Example Lesson: The power of apology
Explanation: After a small squabble over toys, the duck learns the importance of apologizing, which mends relationships and creates harmony again.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to resolve conflicts through words, teaching them the importance of saying sorry and making up after disagreements.