Duck and his long-suffering friends Frog, Sheep and Goat take off on their latest unforgettable adventure.

Goat has made a beautiful kite. Duck wants to see the kite take flight.

He runs and throws, the kite stays low until the wind begins to blow.

That's when Frog gets carried away...can Super Duck save the day?


“After reading SuperDuck, Duck dons a cape and mask and tries a variety of ways to get Goat’s kite up in the air. His friends patiently let him try his own ideas, like using a truck to fly the kite, before coming up with their own conventional solutions. Finally the superhero comes through with an unexpected maneuver. Alborough’s short,amusing rhyming couplets keep the text moving along fluidly, making the book a good choice for storytimes. Each spread has several panels of illustrations, which will remind readers of other, more successful superheroes. The characters’ movements and energy sometimes cause them to break out of the boundaries of their panels,creating a dynamic feel. All in all, this funny book is about friendship-the protagonist is allowed his individuality, but is supported when things don’t work out. A gem.” -School Library Journal


“‘Super Duck’ is the latest in a series of humorous ‘Duck’ books written and illustrated by Jez Alborough for children ages 3-7. Filled with wonderful colorful pictures of Duck and his friends Goat, Sheep and Frog, ‘Super Duck’ is a fast paced tale of the well-intentioned hero Duck who comes (somewhat irregularly for a superhero) to the rescue of his friends and their flyaway kite. The cartoon-like illustrations leap and expand beyond their frames in a thoroughly loveable, enticing way. The rhyming couplets also help to keep the pace and interest at key pitch. ‘Super Duck’ is a fable of gentle friendship, punctuated with joy and delight. Unlike some super heroes, Super Duck sometimes fails, but he keeps trying with the help of his friends. ‘Super Duck’ will be a favorite read-aloud book for its generation.” – Reviewer’s Choice, June Children’s Bookwatch, Midwest Book Review