Duck Duck Taco Truck

Illustrated by Teresa Martínez
Hardcover
$18.99 US
10.38"W x 10.25"H x 0.37"D  
On sale Jun 11, 2024 | 32 Pages | 978-0-593-64463-8
| Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD420L | Fountas & Pinnell L
It's a summer showdown at the beach as two taco slinging ducks see their turf taken over by an enterprising goose. This rollicking, rhyming, beachy read-aloud is sure to bring on lots of giggles.

"Duck. Duck. Taco truck. Working hard to make a buck."

Two food trucks staffed by sworn enemies: ducks vs. geese. Before you can say "curly fries", these two rivals are in an epic food truck face-off. "Battle on! At dawn, we ride!"

But soon, Goose becomes overwhelmed by hangry crowds. He sure could use some extra wings to help out! Will these foes find a solution and become feathered friends?

This clever, high-energy, taco tale, packed with bright art featuring kids' favorite foods, shows young readers how cooperation and teamwork can overcome conflict. It's a superbly silly summer story, the perfect pick for taco and truck fans.
Laura Lavoie is the author of Duck Duck Taco Truck, Vampire Vacation, and Monster Baker. She loves cooking big meals for her family, which is probably why she keeps writing books about food. Laura lives in upstate New York with her husband and daughters. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @llavoieauthor, or by visiting lauralavoieauthor.com. View titles by Laura Lavoie
Teresa Martínez is a children's book illustrator living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She has illustrated numerous children's books, including Duck, Duck, Taco Truck, Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla, Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma, and The Halloween Tree. See her work on Instagram at @teresamtzjun. View titles by Teresa Martínez
"A tasty treat that encourages everyone to forgive and lend a wing."—Kirkus

"The jaunty rhyme is a surefire hit in storytime. . . . Pair this with the classic Dragons Love Tacos for a taco-tastic time."—The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
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It's a summer showdown at the beach as two taco slinging ducks see their turf taken over by an enterprising goose. This rollicking, rhyming, beachy read-aloud is sure to bring on lots of giggles.

"Duck. Duck. Taco truck. Working hard to make a buck."

Two food trucks staffed by sworn enemies: ducks vs. geese. Before you can say "curly fries", these two rivals are in an epic food truck face-off. "Battle on! At dawn, we ride!"

But soon, Goose becomes overwhelmed by hangry crowds. He sure could use some extra wings to help out! Will these foes find a solution and become feathered friends?

This clever, high-energy, taco tale, packed with bright art featuring kids' favorite foods, shows young readers how cooperation and teamwork can overcome conflict. It's a superbly silly summer story, the perfect pick for taco and truck fans.

Author

Laura Lavoie is the author of Duck Duck Taco Truck, Vampire Vacation, and Monster Baker. She loves cooking big meals for her family, which is probably why she keeps writing books about food. Laura lives in upstate New York with her husband and daughters. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram at @llavoieauthor, or by visiting lauralavoieauthor.com. View titles by Laura Lavoie
Teresa Martínez is a children's book illustrator living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She has illustrated numerous children's books, including Duck, Duck, Taco Truck, Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla, Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma, and The Halloween Tree. See her work on Instagram at @teresamtzjun. View titles by Teresa Martínez

Praise

"A tasty treat that encourages everyone to forgive and lend a wing."—Kirkus

"The jaunty rhyme is a surefire hit in storytime. . . . Pair this with the classic Dragons Love Tacos for a taco-tastic time."—The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books

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