'Equally affecting on literal and metaphorical levels, this tale of a wooden carousel duck who yearns to fly like a real duck makes prime shared reading.' Kirkus Reviews
'Both Duck and Duckling are charmers...[children] will respond to the warmth, protection, and love the ducks feel for each other.' Booklist
'A beautifully realized friendship story with a happy ending.' School Library Journal
'Cecil employs simple sentences and brief exchanges to infuse his quirky duck-out-of-water scenario with a plethora of universal emotions.' Publishers Weekly
'A beautifully illustrated and really sweet book.' Coventry Telegraph