This can be positive and fun for young readers who begin to predict the story. The story line is decent, I think this is better for younger children who are just starting to learn their numbers.ī- The strengths were based on number representation, and the repetition of certain lines. Eric Carle’s style is somewhat recognizable to children, which can be comforting. One by one they float to new destinations.ģ. 10 rubber ducks are made and shipped out to be sold, but their box fell off of the cargo ship. Reading skills - kindergarten to first grade.Ģ. This book is a great read for pre-kindergarten to kindergarten. Who knew rubber ducks could have such an adventurous time. The collage illustrations bring the story to life. The tenth rubber duck is the safest because he finds a home with the ducks. I liked how Eric Carle created a sense of adventure as the rubber ducks traveled around the globe. We not only learn to count, but we also learn geography, biology and directional words. I love counting books and this one is a special treat. When the ducks all settle in for the night, all the ducks say 'Quack!' and the rubber duck says, 'Squeak!' A mother duck and her baby ducks paddle by and the tenth rubber duck floats with them. Until we have the tenth rubber duck floating all by itself. Once out to sea, a storm whips up and a box of rubber ducks falls overboard, opens up and the ducks fall out and into the water. In 10 Little Rubber Ducks, we see the rubber ducks being manufactured, boxed up and delivered to a cargo ship.

Ten little rubber ducks eric carle