  | Duckie & Snaps : we cannot be friends Author: Dyckman, Ame | |
| Price: $20.98 | ||
Summary:
Duckie, a duckling, and Snaps, a young crocodile, are told they cannot be friends since crocodiles eat ducks, but Snaps does not want to eat Duckie, and she comes up with an alternative.
| Illustrator: | Miller, Tim |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: LG Reading Level: 1.40 Points: .5 Quiz: 554247 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/01/25)
Booklist (02/01/25)
The Hornbook (00/03/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Other - 10/28/2024 This tale, a series kickoff, begins when a duck egg plops into a crocodile nest, and a duckling hatches simultaneously with a baby croc. But Duckie, who sports a bright pink bow right out of the shell, is no ordinary bird. "I’m HERE!" the duckling announces, and immediately plans to befriend its nestmate, whom it dubs "Snaps." Not so fast: "We. EAT. Duckies!" interjects an adult croc wearing a bow tie ("FRIED DUCKIE, DUCKIE SMOOTHIE, DUCKIE PIE"). Duckie is ready to call off the friendship ("I DON’T WANT TO BE A PIE!"), but Snaps, convinced a relationship is possible, vehemently protests against the adult’s interference-until hunger strikes and Duckie is suddenly the proverbial bird in hand. Fortuitously, a "Little. Yellow. TASTY" alternative is quickly found, and the new BFFs realize that conventional wisdom about a croc- eat-duck world is ripe for overturning. With jaunty, clear-line ink cartooning, Miller (Izzy Paints) gives the goings-on a sketch comedy feel, while Dyckman (Campingland) provides read-aloud-with-relish repartee. Ages 2-6. Author’s agent: Scott Treimel, Scott Treimel NY. Illustrator’s agent: Steven Malk, Writers House. (Feb.) - Copyright 2024
Booklist - 02/01/2025 When Duckie the duckling’s egg lands in the jungle, she hatches next to Snaps, an alligator hatchling. Duckie immediately sees a new friend. Unfortunately for Duckie, a grown-up alligator sees a tasty meal. Duckie and Snaps humorously explain their situation and don’t understand why they can’t be friends. While the story could end with Duckie as lunch, Snaps takes a stand against eating his new friend, and Duckie helps her friend find a tasty yellow alternative to ducks for dinner. This colorful picture book employs graphic-novel conventions (panels, speech-bubble dialogue) and simple line drawings that complement the simplicity of the story’s message. Filled with humor and heart, Duckie and Snaps’ antics will naturally garner comparisons to Elephant and Piggie and serve the same beginning-reader audience. This tale of friendship reminds children and grown-ups alike that while we are all different, we can still be friends. A fabulous start to a series that young readers will eagerly enjoy. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
