All aboard for a world of learning and fun!

"Ducks overboard!" shouts the captain, as a giant wave hits his cargo ship, a box containing 10 little rubber ducks washes overboard and into the sea. The ducks scatter in different directions, with one drifting west and being playfully jumped over by a friendly dolphin. Another duck is serenaded by a singing whale. But as the sun sets, the 10th little rubber duck is left all alone, bobbing helplessly on the big wide sea. Small readers and listeners will empathize with the little duck's plight—and will rejoice at the heartwarming surprise ending.

In this informative and amusing tale, featuring vividly crafted collages, Eric Carle leads readers on a thrilling journey of exploration. As the tiny ducks travel to various corners of the world, young adventurers can witness the practical applications of direction words and gain an understanding of basic math principles, such as counting and the distinctions between cardinal and ordinal numbers. Each animal the ducks encounter exists in its own unique environment and acts in a realistic way, providing a straightforward introduction to biology and geography.

"A wonderful read-aloud for storytimes or one-on-one sharing. It's a definite 10," commented School Library Journal in a starred review. "Beautifully composed illustrations," said Booklist. "As sublimely simple and endearing as the playthings it portrays," agreed Publishers Weekly.

This board book edition with sturdy pages is perfect to share with toddlers.

*Note that this edition does not include a squeaker at the end.