Duck, Duck, Goose!

John Hare worked as a production artist, graphic designer, and art director before realizing that he wanted nothing more than to bring stories to life for young readers. His popular debut picture book, Field Trip to the Moon, was called a “close encounter of the best kind” by Kirkus Reviews and was named to numerous best-of-the-year lists. He is also the author-illustrator of the acclaimed A Mouthful of Minnows and Duck, Duck, Goose! John Hare spent much of his youth drawing comics, writing silly stories, and exploring the countryside of Southeast Kansas. The artist lives in Missouri with his family. John Hare worked as a production artist, graphic designer, and art director before realizing that he wanted nothing more than to bring stories to life for young readers. His popular debut picture book, Field Trip to the Moon, was called a “close encounter of the best kind” by Kirkus Reviews and was named to numerous best-of-the-year lists. He is also the author-illustrator of the acclaimed A Mouthful of Minnows and Duck, Duck, Goose! John Hare spent much of his youth drawing comics, writing silly stories, and exploring the countryside of Southeast Kansas. The artist lives in Missouri with his family.

“[A] riotous book perfect for kids ready to spread their own wings as brand-new readers. . . . They’ll fly through this tale with plenty of giggles. . . . A funny, high-flying exploration of sound words that’s perfect for plucky new readers ready to let loose.” — Kirkus Reviews“[This] wacky story. . . takes readers on a wild ride. . . . Hare’s engagingly composed cartoonlike illustrations. . . take the wheel from the stripped-down text, heightening the absurdity. Effective page-turns, text placement, and punctuation enhance the spot-on comedic timing. . . . Flying south for the winter may not always be this chaotic—but these snowbirds sure stick the landing.” — Horn Book Magazine