The Duck Never Blinks

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You see that duck over there You could watch it all day and it wouldnt blink. Nothing works not shouting, not jokes, or even sad stories. Maybe you have some other ideas Just dont take your eyes off the duck, and dont, even for a second, think about blinking! From award-winning author and illustrator Alex Latimer comes this sharply witty picture book that will have every child trying to outwit this devilish duck... if they can stop giggling, that is!

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"The best read-aloud book in decades... Destined to be a classic, the illustrations are beautifully simple, the words are simply hilarious and as the suspense builds, its like playing the best interactive party game. Young or not so young, we all need a good laugh and this book is really blinking funny" -- Jeanne Willis * LoveReading4Kids *
"The illustrations feature a pastel color palette and a cartoon aesthetic, with a handwritten font used for emphasis. The simplicity of the illustrations keeps the reader's focus on the duck's unblinking eyes. A perfect prelude to a staring contest" * Booklist! *

Author Bio

Alex Latimer is a South African writer and illustrator living in Cape Town. He has a degree in English and Philosophy and has written and illustrated for many major brands across the globe. Alexs picture books are quirky and fun and full of humour that appeals to both children and adults. Alex was won the Hampshire Picture Book Award, the CELI Read Aloud Book Award and has been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. When hes not writing or drawing, Alex enjoys hiking the local mountains, swimming in the bay and the odd game of table tennis.