Dabble Duck

Jason's apartment duck seems destined for a country home until he finds and befriends and injured little black dog in the park. The sight of the little dog and Dabble together causes mum to relent and Jason ends up with two pets -- Dabble and Quack. The tribulations of children, parents and pets is a familiar theme but here the appeal lies in the unusual choice of pet and setting which offer opportunities to the illustrator to extend the story. Consequently, reading the pictures as well as the words is important for full enjoyment of this story which has an appeal beyond infant learners.