In this charming sequel to the equally delightful DUCK & GOOSE, Duck throws a wrench into the workings of his best friendship with Goose by introducing the boastful and obnoxious small duck Thistle. No matter what Goose can do, Thistle can do it WAY better--and Thistle isn't shy about broadcasting that fact: One butterfly landed on Goose's head? Well, one time THREE butterflies landed on Thistle's head. Thistle can hold her breath longer, run faster, do math better . . .and on and on. Finally, Goose has had enough, and takes off. What happens then is a heartwarming affirmation of true friendship guaranteed to make the reader smile (and sniff a little, too).

I absolutely adore DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE as much as I loved DUCK & GOOSE--and that's high praise, indeed. The simple, brilliant illustrations combined with universal friendship scenarios plus lots of humor make for a story that is simply irresistible.