School Library Journal Review
PreS-Duck and Goose return in this almost wordless board book. Each spread features a feeling or two as the adorable duo interact. The portrayals of simple emotions-scared, happy, and sad-are most successful. But those that are more subtle-selfish, patient, hopeful, frustrated-may be too complex for a toddler audience, and the facial expressions barely have the range to convey them. The simple, colorful art with the antic and irascible title characters will be the biggest draw.-Marge Loch-Wouters, La Crosse Public Library, WI (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
With colorful oil paintings, the latest small, square board book in the popular Duck and Goose series does a great job of showing the emotions that the friends experience. They are both scared when a lightning storm passes through. Then Duck is proud when he builds a tower, but Goose is frustrated that her structure breaks. Best of all is the dramatic climax: both are angry, then loving as they hug and make up. Young children will recognize the expressive body language, the everyday scenarios, and the range of emotions, from hostile to warm.--Rochman, Hazel Copyright 2009 Booklist