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Quacks Like a Duck Hardcover – Picture Book, October 11, 2022

by Stephanie Campisi (Author), Maria Lebedeva (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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Petunia the platypus heads to her first party since arriving from Australia. She has the present, a party hat, and a pavlova, but it’s a costume party and she doesn’t have a costume! Everyone asks what she’s supposed to be: “Are you a duck?” “Do you have webbed feet?” “Can you lay eggs?” Even without a costume, Petunia stands out, and all of the other party guests give her a full-on identity crisis! Will she, with her weird quirks, ever fit in?

For anyone who has ever felt out of place—from moving to a new country to moving to a new school—Quacks Like a Duck is a charming tale of acceptance and individuality that will have you laughing and embracing your own quirks and differences with pride.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD510L
  6. Dimensions
    10 x 0.74 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Familius
  8. Publication date
    October 11, 2022
  9. ISBN-10
    1641707291
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1641707299
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"Quacks Like a Duck, written by Stephanie Campisi and illustrated by Maria Lebedeva, is a charming story about the importance of self-confidence and not letting what others have to say affect you. Petunia is invited to a party (the problem is it's a costume party--a tiny detail she overlooked); when Petunia shows up sans costume, she is met with comments about her appearance. While people can sometimes be critical, Petunia learns that it's important to stand by your convictions no matter what others have to say. Learning to navigate social dramas is very much a part of the human experience, and this story serves as a great example of how to respond to teasing. With its messages about diversity and acceptance of one's similarities and differences, Quacks Like a Duck is the perfect read-aloud for children of all ages." -- Annemarie Riley Guertin, educator and author of Thundermaestro

"A positively peachy tale. Petunia the platypus, a recent emigrant from Australia, complete with a present, a party hat, and a pavlova, is excited for her first neighborhood shindig until she realizes that it's a costume party and she's the only one not dressed up. What's worse, no one in the neighborhood recognizes what a platypus is. Instead, they insist she must be a duck or a beaver or an otter based on various parts of her anatomy. (Tough party, right?) Thankfully, when a duck, a beaver, and an otter arrive, stacked on top of each other, wearing an oversize coat, and announce that they are dressed as a platypus, the neighbors finally understand, and Petunia regains the confidence needed to declare that she's not a label, she's just her. Readers will love this delightfully odd tale, and storytellers will have a blast reading it aloud in storytimes. The artwork has a fresh vibe, and the characters pop from the white space of the page, making this a winning choice to share with large groups. Discussion leaders may find this a useful tool in helping younger children understand the value of not jumping to conclusions based on limited facts. (This book was reviewed digitally.)" - Kirkus

"In this story about fitting in and welcoming others who are new and different, a platypus arrives at a costume party, but dressed as herself. The sleuthing begins to make sense of what appears to be an animal outside the norm until the quirks of all in attendance are celebrated. The hint into evolutionary biology makes this science teacher's heart sing." - SK Wenger, teacher and author

"One of the quirkiest, smartest stories we've ever read" - KidlitStoryTime

About the Author

Stephanie Campisi is an Australian author living in the US. Her picture books to date include the Kirkus-starred Ugly Dumpling, Luis and Tabitha, Very Lulu, Five Sisters and Axolotls: Day to ZZZ. Quacks Like a Duck is her sixth book, and combines two of her very favorite Aussie things: platypuses and pavlovas.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Familius (October 11, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641707291
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641707299
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD510L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.06 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.74 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Stephanie Campisi is an Australian children's book author living in Southern California. She has slept in a cemetery, has a friend who was bullied by a prince, and has lived in a haunted house in a haunted town. Two of the three statements in the previous sentence are true. Or maybe they all are.

Stephanie is the author of books including Luis and Tabitha, Very Lulu, Five Sisters, and Quacks Like a Duck...with more to come! Look out for the Warrior Fairies and Sparkle Pigs series, both coming soon!

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My students and I absolutely loved, Quacks Like a Duck. It’s a fun story with beautiful and colorful illustrations. It teaches kids about fitting in and accepting others. My students also enjoyed learning more about platypuses. Highly recommend this cute book!
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Chantal M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Petunia is an amazing role model!
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! We own a few books by Stephanie Campisi and they all have a whimsical quality about them. Quacks like a Duck is our new favorite... I read it to my daughter at least once a week (along with Axolotls). It's witty and adorable and teaches your children to love themselves just as the lovely beings they are. They'll also have a fun lesson on platypuses! Seriously, grab yours... and check out the rest of her lot - it'll only make storytime that much cozier <3
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Michael D Howes
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect balance of humor and heart!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2023
This book will quack you up (sorry, I really had to say that) and open up conversation about fitting in, feeling different, and getting used to a new place/community. The balance of humor, conflict, and sweetness is so well done, and kids will want to come back to these pages again and again. A top notch read aloud for almost any age!
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AllisonStrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Giggle-worthy fun!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023
Kids will feel so smart as they understand the true identity of Petunia when the other characters do not!
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Louis Jennings
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fun
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2022
“Sometimes good things come in weird packages.” So says the Petunia , the platypus, at the party. But she has a hard time proving it. It was Petunia’s first party since she came from Australia and she missed the bit that said it was a costume party. But everyone stared. No one quite knew what to make of Petunia. It is a tale of misidentification where Campisi’s text and Lebedeva’s illustrations lead the reader through a hilarious romp to a happy conclusion. Absolutely fun.
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S.B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable, kind, funny, and oh the art.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022
This book is a colorful and fun book about standing out and fitting in all at the same time. Curiosity is normal, but one kind word can change a whole situation. Sometimes without even trying to. The animals in the art are so fun and now I have a weird craving for pavlova.
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Vanessa F
5.0 out of 5 stars We loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
My students and I absolutely loved, Quacks Like a Duck. It’s a fun story with beautiful and colorful illustrations. It teaches kids about fitting in and accepting others. My students also enjoyed learning more about platypuses. Highly recommend this cute book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars We loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
My students and I absolutely loved, Quacks Like a Duck. It’s a fun story with beautiful and colorful illustrations. It teaches kids about fitting in and accepting others. My students also enjoyed learning more about platypuses. Highly recommend this cute book!
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Erin
5.0 out of 5 stars QUACKS LIKE A DUCK is a charming story about standing out and fitting in.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
QUACKS LIKE A DUCK is a charming story about standing out and fitting in. None of the other guests have ever heard about a platypus before, so they aren't sure what to make of Petunia. In the end she is welcomed and accepted for her uniqueness, pavlova and all.
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5.0 out of 5 stars QUACKS LIKE A DUCK is a charming story about standing out and fitting in.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2022
QUACKS LIKE A DUCK is a charming story about standing out and fitting in. None of the other guests have ever heard about a platypus before, so they aren't sure what to make of Petunia. In the end she is welcomed and accepted for her uniqueness, pavlova and all.
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Monica Mancillas
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable Book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
I absolutely loved this sweetly illustrated and written book! Such a unique approach to opening up discussions with young children about both the celebration of difference and our shared similarities. Highly recommend!
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JS
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story about acceptance and identity... and also wonderfully silly.
Reviewed in Canada on December 22, 2022
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Great book about accepting one's identity and uniqueness, with wholesome and imaginative illustrations. Very fun to read, and the kids enjoyed it immensely.
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