Snippets of Reviews of The Duck & the Kangaroo
“Lavishly illustrated collages ... This
title’s delightfully silly verse, paired perfectly with elaborate pictures
to scrutinize, should not be missed.”
—School Library
Journal (*starred review*)
“Masterful double page spreads... .Wattenberg’s quirky photo collages
are perfectly suited for Lear’s nonsensical text.”
—Booklist
“Top marks for visual exuberance; this is the first separate edition
of the verses available in this country in decades.”
— Kirkus
Reviews
“First published in 1871, this silly poem is
about the love story between a duck and a kangaroo…not the most
romantic couple! The illustrations are a crazy blend of original photographs,
digital computer art and details from an assortment of paintings from
the 16th through the 20th centuries. A truly unique book!”
— Bella
on Books,
Weston Public Library, Weston MA