This new book Duck! Rabbit! by Chronicle Books has my kids cracking up and begging for another reading. Maybe it's because I'm a stellar storyteller, or maybe it's because Amy Krouse Rosenthal, who wrote two of our favorites (Little Pea and Little Hoot ) has done it again with her great sense of humor. The classic optical illusion (drawn by Tom Lichtenheld), and banter between the two "characters" in the story is classic and my kids loved it. But we'll leave the answer up to you--is it a duck or is it a rabbit?
You can get a sneak peek for yourself here:
The other new books that have been making the rounds at our kitchen table are these amazing Rosie Flo coloring books. I honestly don't know who has more fun with these, the girls or me. The outfits and illustrations in this book are amazing, and children (or their parents) only need to add the missing "body parts" and color the clothing and accessories. There are three versions of this book...
and the Animals Coloring Book
Here are a few peeks into the original, and one that Emma worked on today:
And I'm excited that Chronicle Books has given me one copy of the original Rosie Flo coloring book, and one copy of Duck!Rabbit! to give away...two winners!! You know the drill, leave a comment. I'll announce two random winners Monday afternoon.
Happy weekend, friends!!
These are wonderful, Molly! That Duck!Rabbit! is hilarious. Love the giggle at the end. Thanks for sharing. Have a happy weekend. xo
Posted by: misschris | 13 March 2009 at 03:45 PM
We just heard Ms. Rosenthal on XM talking about the book the other day. Tristan has little pea memorized. I think I might add those coloring books to Katie's birthday list.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | 13 March 2009 at 03:59 PM
happy weekend, indeed!
Posted by: melissa f. | 13 March 2009 at 04:02 PM
Send them my way, please!
Posted by: Sarah Jane | 13 March 2009 at 04:11 PM
The Rosie Flo books look like a lot of fun. Count me in. :)
I wrote a book post today, a bit of show and tell and a giveaway. Quiet in the Garden is our new favorite book.
Posted by: nina | 13 March 2009 at 04:12 PM
those coloring books look amazing! even I could be an artist!
Posted by: Kelly | 13 March 2009 at 04:23 PM
Oh wow. . . how cool are those coloring books?! Awesome.
Posted by: Carrie | 13 March 2009 at 04:41 PM
Love those coloring books! I don't know if I'll want to share with my daughter ;0)
Posted by: Shael | 13 March 2009 at 04:44 PM
wow those coloring books look great. please enter me to win one.
thanks
-t
Posted by: tonya lemos | 13 March 2009 at 04:44 PM
We love new books!
Posted by: Michelle Z. | 13 March 2009 at 04:53 PM
oooh! both of these look great!
Posted by: krommama | 13 March 2009 at 05:43 PM
We'd love these at our house!
Posted by: Kari | 13 March 2009 at 06:35 PM
Love it!
It's a rabbit!
Posted by: Spruce Hill | 13 March 2009 at 06:51 PM
Those Rosie Flo books are awesome! My daughter would go crazy!
Posted by: mary | 13 March 2009 at 06:57 PM
Great books!
Happy weekend to you too.
Posted by: Crystal | 13 March 2009 at 07:01 PM
Lovely colouring books!
Posted by: Amy | 13 March 2009 at 07:22 PM
hoping for a fantastic weekend! those books look amazing!
Posted by: Nicole | 13 March 2009 at 07:38 PM
I have my own Emma who is 7 and consumed with drawing... what a great book. We would love this! Thanks for the giveaway...
Posted by: Halley | 13 March 2009 at 07:40 PM
Thank you for your inspiration!
Posted by: Katie | 13 March 2009 at 07:42 PM
I love Rosie Flo and Duck!Rabbit! looks like it would be a hit with my Story Hour kids!
Posted by: sarah | 13 March 2009 at 07:48 PM
The Rosie Flo coloring books look like so much fun...for me!
Posted by: nicole | 13 March 2009 at 08:35 PM
Oh wow, either of those giveaways would be awesome. please add my name. thank you.
Posted by: Colleen | 13 March 2009 at 08:39 PM
Very cool books. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: KSmama | 13 March 2009 at 08:58 PM
My daughter thinks these books look like a lot of fun. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Christina | 13 March 2009 at 09:05 PM
Oh, they both look super cool! Chronicle Books has some really good stuff.
Posted by: Gabriel | 13 March 2009 at 09:07 PM
my daughter would love this. I think I would have fun with the coloring books.
Posted by: arah | 13 March 2009 at 09:15 PM
i am always looking for a fun, new story to read my little ones!
Posted by: rachael s | 13 March 2009 at 09:17 PM
They all look like great books! I have been planning to get some new doodle books for my daughter's birthday this year, and I think these would be great. I love the duck rabbit video and can't wait to see the book.
Thanks!
Posted by: mandy | 13 March 2009 at 09:36 PM
love them! thank you!
Posted by: Kelly Roberson | 13 March 2009 at 09:45 PM
I've been reading Mommy Coddle for a few months now, and am really enjoying it. I found the book "Little Pea" recently at our local bookstore and loved it! I also have a budding artist that would spend hours with one of those coloring books. Those might find their way to my amazon wish list...
Posted by: Lydia | 13 March 2009 at 09:46 PM
oooh ooh...so exciting. both books look great but i love the coloring books....they would be a nice change from all the mandalas we've been coloring lately.
Posted by: tammie | 13 March 2009 at 09:56 PM
Such cute books for budding artists! Thanks.
Posted by: Andrea | 13 March 2009 at 10:33 PM
Oh pick me, pick me! :) I'm in love with these books!
Posted by: Kristen | 13 March 2009 at 11:18 PM
Yay books!
Posted by: Kristy | 14 March 2009 at 12:11 AM
The title of Duck! Rabbit! makes me smile. My smalls would love it! And the coloring books look like a whole lot of fun to explore...
Posted by: Kate | 14 March 2009 at 12:20 AM
Thanks for a giveaway! Count me in!
Posted by: Stacy | 14 March 2009 at 12:55 AM
I love little hoot too! Would love to win her new book!
Posted by: Jenn | 14 March 2009 at 01:34 AM
Very cute, all of it!
Posted by: Faith | 14 March 2009 at 05:35 AM
Oh I would love to get my hands on those books. My daughter would be thrilled!!
Posted by: Jen L. | 14 March 2009 at 07:06 AM
ah,that rosie flo book would keep my daughter quiet for hours:0)
Posted by: http://pondering-ponteuf.typepad.com | 14 March 2009 at 07:49 AM
we love great books! thanks for the good ideas!
Posted by: Lisa | 14 March 2009 at 07:54 AM
So cute!!!
Posted by: Tanya | 14 March 2009 at 08:09 AM
We loved Little Pea! I would love to share the Rosie Flo book with my niece, she just loves pretty clothes, and coloring too!
Posted by: Kristin | 14 March 2009 at 08:13 AM
I think even my sons would like that fun coloring book!
Posted by: cay | 14 March 2009 at 08:14 AM
Too funny! I know my boys would love that book! The coloring books are too cute..too bad I don't have any daughters but I know a few nieces that would LOVE them. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Kelly B | 14 March 2009 at 08:32 AM
I have never seen anything like those coloring books! Those are great. Duck! Rabbit! would definitely be a hit with my son. We read books together every day.
Posted by: Jenny | 14 March 2009 at 09:16 AM
Duck!Rabbit! is just amazing! My inner artist is loving Rosie Flo, too. What a great giveaway. Sign me up!
Posted by: Tina S. | 14 March 2009 at 09:23 AM
I think I would have a lot of fun with those Rosie Flo books as well. :) very sweet. I have not heard of the Duck!Rabbit! author, I will have to check those out. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: barbara smith | 14 March 2009 at 09:27 AM
What lovely coloring books and I always crave new titles for books my kids will love.
Posted by: Beth | 14 March 2009 at 10:19 AM
these are adorable! thanks for the reference.
Posted by: emily | 14 March 2009 at 10:25 AM