Duck for President
By Doreen Cronin
The Story
A restless farm duck decides he's done taking orders and campaigns his way from the barnyard all the way to the presidency, one election at a time.
Why It's Special
For the kid who questions why grown-ups get to be in charge of everything, Duck for President turns that exact question into an election campaign.
- Big idea: Wanting a job is easy — the work that comes with it is the real lesson.
- Vibes: Silly, dry-witted, and full of barnyard election chaos.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy funny animal stories with a satirical edge
- like to talk about voting and elections
- are working on understanding that big jobs come with big responsibilities
- respond well to a story that escalates step by step
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Duck got tired of working for Farmer Brown?
- Imagination: If you ran for President like Duck, what would you promise to change?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever wanted to be in charge of something and then found out it was harder than it looked?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Duck felt once he actually became President?
- Big ideas: What do you think makes someone a good leader?
