The Duck Never Blinks

🦆 The Duck Never Blinks

A hilarious staring contest between you and one very stubborn duck!

Why I chose it

I chose this one because sometimes the funniest children's books are built around the simplest ideas.

There's a duck—and this duck never blinks. No matter what you do, no matter how long you stare, the duck simply refuses to close its eyes. The narrator tries everything: shouting, telling jokes and even sharing a sad story. But nothing seems to work.

What makes this book so much fun is that the reader becomes part of the story. Children are encouraged to watch the duck, try to make it blink and join in with the growing frustration of the narrator. The humour is wonderfully dry, the illustrations are deceptively simple, and the ending delivers a brilliant little surprise.

From award-winning author and illustrator Alex Latimer, this is a playful, laugh-out-loud read-aloud that earned the Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award. It’s especially lovely for children who enjoy books that break the fourth wall and invite them to become part of the action.

Why you’ll love it

• 🦆 A wonderfully silly story with a very stubborn duck

• 👀 An interactive read-aloud that invites children to participate

• 😂 Dry humour that adults will enjoy just as much as children

• 📖 Simple illustrations with lots of expressive details

• 🎭 Great for reading aloud with exaggerated voices and dramatic pauses

• ⭐ An award-winning title with plenty of repeat-read appeal

Perfect for: Ages 3–6 · Just Being Silly · Interactive stories · Humour · Read-aloud · Animals · Storytime · Gifting

32 pages · English · Alex Latimer (author & illustrator) · Roaring Brook Press