The first
thing you notice about Ben and Duck, other than the cool title, is the
beauty. Author/illustrator Acton studied Fine
Art and Art Education in England
before moving to Australia
to teach art to children. Now living in Sydney,
this is her first picture book.
The beauty
in Ben and Duck is not only in the truly gorgeous watercolour images, but also
in the simplicity of the storyline. When Ben goes to the park, he feeds to
ducks. Well, actually, it’s just one duck today – a large duck who quickly
gobbles up all the bread.
When Ben
leaves, duck follows him. Up the path. Through the gate. Under the hedge and up
the tree. But when Ben jumps on the bus home, Duck can’t join him. Because he
doesn’t have a bus ticket, of course.
But this
doesn’t stop duck from tracking Ben down… and very soon the pair become fast
friends.
A sweet
story about friendship. Beautifully illustrated, warm and smile-inducing.
Title: Ben and Duck
Author/Illustrator:
Sara Acton
Publisher: Scholastic, $24.99
Publication
Date: August 2011
ISBN: 9781741699142
Format: Hard cover
For
ages: 3 – 8
Type: Picture Book
