One duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the thickets, manage to pull the unlucky duck out of the muck? Bright, spirited illustrations by Jane Chapman enhance this one-of-a-kind counting tale by Phyllis Root — a feast of sounds and numbers sure to have listeners scrambling to join in the slippy, sloppy fun. Great for children ages 2-5 years old, grades preschool to kindergarten. Author: Phyllis Root, illustrator: Jane Chapman "Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book has lots of sound effects that children will love to replicate...Great fun." — BOOKLIST