* Henry the Duck is having a very bad day. And it’s going to get worse.
* Wonderfully funny children’s book from author/artist Robert Quackenbush.
* Vibrant illustrations, narration by the author, and synchronized text bring this story to life.
Henry is fixing dinner for his friend Clara when he spots an ant in his kitchen. How could something so small bring on such big problems? Preschool to 2nd grade children will delight as Henry’s misadventures get bigger and bigger. Henry’s Awful Mistake is the first book in this popular Henry-the-Duck series, written and illustrated by Robert Quackenbush.
Now back as a digital app, children can choose to read in three ways:
Read it by yourself
Listen as the author reads the story
Read along with the author.
Get started reading Henrys Awful Mistake now at no charge. Uses "in-app purchase" to read the full book.
Mr. Quackenbush is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books have captivated millions of children. Among his honors is an Edgar Allen Poe Special Award for best children’s mystery. Besides this Henry the Duck series, Quackenbush also wrote and illustrated the popular Sherlock Chick mystery series and has illustrated more than 150 other books for children.
This app by Readingware maintains the bold artwork characteristic of Quackenbush’s books, and places it in a realistic page-turning simulation. Simply swipe to turn the pages. Listen as the author himself reads this story, or better yet, read along with him. Phrase-by-phrase highlighting of the text helps children focus on the story and develop reading fluency as they read, without distracting from the story. Develop thinking skills and English proficiency.
This Henry the Duck book was first published by Parents Magazine Press as a Read Aloud Original.