Don't Fidget a Feather! Hardcover – September 1, 1994

Great book, beautiful story of friendship and full of many lessons.

A creative look at the trouble pride can bring, friendship won by humility, and what makes a true champion.A little bit of competition might spice up life a bit, and Duck and Gander are certainly up for any challenge. Each of them take great pride in their abilities, whether it be how fast they swim or how high they can fly. Which of them will be "the one and only, true and forever champion of champions"? That is to be determined by a freeze-in-place contest. Whoever is the first to fidget even a single feather will lose, and judging by their stubborn constitutions, this competition could take a while!Silverman does not make it easy for these two stubborn waterfowls, and Schindler's supporting illustrations perfectly capture their poses within each ridiculous situation. A pesky bee begins to buzz around each of them, making the urge to fidget oh-so-familiar to us readers. A horde of fluffy bunnies adds even more difficulty, cutely hopping over, around, and atop each of them. Then a dangerous downturn: heckling crows seem to foretell of a less humorous twist and, sure enough, Duck and Gander are introduced to their next challenge - a hungry Fox.Silverman skillfully draws the reader in to experience a wide range of emotions. We may start out shaking our heads at these two prideful characters, yet we can laugh and rejoice in their determination amidst humorous temptations to fidget. As readers, we may even have to fight our own fidgety temptations! By the time their foxy foe enters the scene, our hearts are rooting for their escape and nearly urging them to give up their foolish pride before they become champion soup. Thankfully, Silverman soothes our own turmoil for these two fowls. Who is the first to fidget? You'll have to read this book to find out! In the end, it is not about winners and losers, but what makes a "true and forever champion of champions."Highly recommended for children ages four to nine!

A great book for addressing friendships and competitors. Read in Kindergarten.

My 2 year old loves this book so much , his 5 year old sister brought it home from school one day and he feel in love with it.

Absolutely the best story to teach theatre lesson for students to retell and dramatize through tableau and imrpovisation👍🏼

Excellent story about perseverance and ultimately friendship. A must read!

Excellent book for a read aloud!

one of my favorite kids books. really addresses the ideals of competition, & friendship

Awesome story. Brings back childhood memories

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