Doreen Cronin - Duck for President

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  • Duck for President by Doreen Cronin

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Sep 24, 2013
    Pros: humor, some info about voting, cute characters
    Cons: to be expected ending

    Summary: When a duck gets tired of his chores what does he do? Well he runs for office of course. In Duck for President, Duck lives on a farm with a farmer and other animals. Everyone has chores and Duck's are to empty the trash, mow the lawn, and grind ... read more

  • Duck for President: Change is coming!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 27, 2009
    Pros: Clever details, Kids find it hilarious
    Cons: Duck is not exactly an ideal role model

    Summary: Doreen Cronin's Click, Clack, Moo was a favorite for my oldest daughter and me to read together when she was little. Now that she is in school, she has become acquainted with many more of Cronin's adventures on the farm. Appropriately, she picked ... read more

  • This Fowl Candidate is Fair Game for President

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 29, 2008
    Pros: Charming, slightly irreverent, artistic, funny
    Cons: None ~ except that Duck seems like a good candidate in most respects?

    Summary: Duck for President is a darling book with a timeless story... at least, one that every American man, woman and child can relate to every four years. This year, as our election cycle nears its pinnacle this November, even kids are getting involved ... read more

  • Duck for President - Even DUCK Doesn't Want This Job!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 23, 2008
    Pros: It's Doreen Cronin! She is so creative!
    Cons: Hmmm, shows Duck as lazy?

    Summary: It’s election time and it’s important that even the youngest of children get introduced to the concept of voting and elections. And my Pre-K classroom is a fine place to learn! Fortunately, Duck for President is a good example, in my ... read more

  • Silly Duck For President An Election Year Treat

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 1, 2008
    Pros: fun concept, entertaining
    Cons: Duck's laziness

    Summary: The 2008 presidential election is months away, but the fun is already beginning. It's time for debates and ads and endless articles speculating about who will win. As the contest becomes fiercer, Doreen Cronin's Duck For President offers a fun ... read more

  • It's Gonna Quack You Up!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 24, 2007
    Pros: Lots of fun and very educational. Kids learn about elections!
    Cons: Can't think of any.

    Summary: My daughter's school has been promoting a books-on-tape approach to helping the younger readers try their hand at harder books. Tonight she brought home "Duck for President". Although she's only a second grader, this book is a 3.9 level (9th month ... read more

  • Life is tough- run for President

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 26, 2007
    Pros: Entertaining for reader as well as child,great for primary school civics lesson
    Cons: Children may not like some of the pictures

    Summary: Summery: Duck for President is a tale of a character simply named Duck. Disgruntled with his three chores on the farm he questions, “Why is Farmer Brown in charge anyway?” Duck organizes an election and gains control of the farm. Once ... read more

  • Would You Vote for This Duck?

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 28, 2006
    Pros: Cute, funny, perfectly tuned art work
    Cons: A tad bit of irresponsibility is demonstrated by the main character.

    Summary: Every once in a while I come across a children’s book that is just so cute that I have to share it with the Epinions community. I recently ran across such a book. The book Duck for President by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin is a cute book about a ... read more

  • If You Liked “Click, Clack, Moo – Cows That Type”, You’ll Love “Duck For President”!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 22, 2005
    Pros: Awesome story, great vocabulary builder, excellent illustrations.
    Cons: Most people dismiss this as “just a kids book”.

    Summary: Sometimes kids books are more entertaining for adults than their target audience. For me its having the ability to grab something off the shelf, read it in about ten minutes and come away from it with a huge silly grin on my face. Books like ... read more

  • Vote For Poultry! Duck for President!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 13, 2004
    Pros: Fun look at elections.
    Cons: None.

    Summary: Since my husband is very involved in politics and my children have enjoyed other books by Doreen Cronin, I knew that I had to purchase Duck for President when it was in our school book order catalog, even though it was only offered in hardcover ... read more

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