Duck for President

Title: Duck for President

Bibliographic information:

Author: Doreen Cronin

Illustrator: Betsy Lewin

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (March 2, 2004)
• Language: English

Reader's Annotation:

My fellow Americans, as not what a duck can do for you, but what you can do to elect your duck!

Interest Level: Ages 4-8

Lexile level: 680L

Awards, if applicable:

Not Applicable

Plot summary: Duck is tired of all the work he has to do around the farm.  He’s going to change all that, and run for farmer.  Of course, after he is elected as farmer, his eyes are on higher and higher political positions.  Will he ascend to the highest office in the land, or will sticky ballots and political opponents keep him down?

Critical review:  The irrepressible Duck is at it again - the plot is fun and the sound of the story is incredible.  But what makes this book as enjoyable for adult readers as it is for the youngest fans is the easter eggs hidden throughout the art.  From supporters who wave “We Like Duck” posters, to the sticky ballots hidden under a pancake plate, this book amuses adult survivors of past political elections as well as younger readers who always love Duck.

Why include it?

This playful picture book also gives a hint to the electoral process and some of the history of the presidency of the United States.