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In his latest merry misadventure, Henry the Duck is late for a very important date in this energetic and hilarious “instant classic” (School Library Journal, starred review) picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush!

Henry the Duck has an important task: he must bring the birthday cake to his friend Clara’s party. But disaster waits around every corner! Time and again Henry is delayed. He’s 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 Henry’s race to the party, cleverly written and illustrated by celebrated and legendary author Robert Quackenbush.

Henry's Important Date

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      Publisher: Simon & Schuster
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 03/11/2020
      ISBN13: 9781534415461, 978-1534415461
      ISBN10: 1534415467

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In his latest merry misadventure, Henry the Duck is late for a very important date in this energetic and hilarious “instant classic” (School Library Journal, starred review) picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush!

      Henry the Duck has an important task: he must bring the birthday cake to his friend Clara’s party. But disaster waits around every corner! Time and again Henry is delayed. He’s 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 Henry’s race to the party, cleverly written and illustrated by celebrated and legendary author Robert Quackenbush.

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