Farmer Duck in Urdu and English: 1 - Softcover

Martin Waddell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846110661 ISBN 13: 9781846110665

Publisher: Mantra Lingua, 2006

Synopsis

This book is PENpal enabled and you can download the audio file in Urdu and English free from our FreeLINK software at www.mantralingua.com/uk Whilst the lazy farmer lolls in his bed reading the newspaper and guzzling bonbons, the poor duck chops the wood, tends the hens, washes the dishes and harvests the apples. One day the overworked duck collapses in an exhausted heap and the farm animals decide something must be done. Together they agree on a plan to teach the lazy farmer a lesson once and for all... Regularly appearing on 'must read' children's book lists, 'Farmer Duck' is a masterpiece of a picture book. This children's classic is a story about hard work and learning to share the load between friends. Set against the idyllic English countryside, Helen Oxenbury's expressive watercolour illustrations capture the loveable characters perfectly. The story's repetitive devices and simple plot line make this classic tale accessible to children of all ages. Readers who enjoyed 'The Buskers of Bremen' and 'Animal Farm' will instantly fall in love with Martin Waddle's delightful farmyard tale.

About this title

Review:

"Exceptional... a book to linger over. Martin Waddell's text is simple and spare but it carries a powerful message." Children's Books of the Year; "Marvellously expressive pictures and a satisfying text make this the outstanding picture book of the year." --The Sunday Times

Book Description:

A hardworking duck is rescued from life with a lazy farmer in this beautiful 25th anniversary edition of an award-winning classic.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mantra Lingua
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1846110661
• ISBN 13: 9781846110665
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury