Henry's Important Date

(Hardback)

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In his latest merry misadventure, Henry the Duck is late for a very important date in this energetic and hilarious picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush!

Henry the Duck has an important task: he must bring the birthday cake to his friend Claras party. But disaster waits around every corner! Time and again Henry is delayed. Hes stuck in a traffic jam or on a broken elevator or on a very slow bus! Will the celebration be over before he arrives

Children and parents alike will love following disaster-prone Henrys race to the party, cleverly written and illustrated by celebrated and legendary author Robert Quackenbush.

Author Bio

Robert Quackenbush (19292021),the author and illustrator of more than two hundred books for young readers, was a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles and also hada masters degree in social studies and a PhD in childhood education. Quackenbushs many books include theHenrythe Duck series,Detective Mole,the Miss Mallard Mystery series,Pete Pack Rat, andthe Sheriff Sally Gopher series.He was the three-time winner of the American Flag Institute Award for outstanding contributions to childrens literature and winner of an Edgar Allan Poe Special Award for best juvenile mystery.He livedin New York City with his wife, Margery, director of NAAP. Their now adult son, Piet, was the inspiration for many of the authors books when he was growing up.