It's a summer showdown at the beach as two taco slinging ducks see their turf taken over by an enterprising goose. This rollicking, rhyming, beachy read-aloud is sure to bring on lots of giggles."Duck. Duck. Taco truck. Working hard to make a buck."Two food trucks staffed by sworn enemies: ducks vs. geese. Before you can say "curly fries", these two rivals are in an epic food truck face-off.
"Battle on! At dawn, we ride!"But soon, Goose becomes overwhelmed by
hangry crowds. He sure could use some extra wings to help out! Will these foes find a solution and become feathered friends?
This clever, high-energy, taco tale, packed with bright art featuring kids' favorite foods, shows young readers how cooperation and teamwork can overcome conflict. It's a superbly silly summer story, the perfect pick for taco and truck fans.
Laura Lavoie is the author of
Vampire Vacation and
Monster Baker. She loves cooking big meals for her family, which is probably why she keeps writing books about food. Laura lives in upstate New York with her husband and daughters, near a park with lots of ducks.
Teresa Martínez is a children's book illustrator living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She has illustrated numerous children's books, including
Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla, Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma, and
The Halloween Tree.
"
A tasty treat that encourages everyone to forgive and lend a wing."—
Kirkus
"The jaunty rhyme is
a surefire hit in storytime. . . . Pair this with the classic
Dragons Love Tacos for a taco-tastic time."—
The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books
