I Wish That I Had Duck Feet facts for kids
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| Author | Theo. LeSieg (Dr. Seuss) |
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| Illustrator | B. Tobey |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Random House |
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Publication date
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1965-08-12 (renewed 1993) |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 64 |
| OCLC | 648751 |
| Preceded by | Ten Apples Up on Top! |
| Followed by | Come over to My House |
I Wish That I Had Duck Feet is a fun children's book written by Dr. Seuss, also known as Theo. LeSieg. It was illustrated by B. Tobey and first published in 1965. The story is about a young boy who imagines having all sorts of different animal body parts. He thinks about how amazing these parts would be, but also realizes they might cause some problems. In the end, he learns a valuable lesson about being happy with who he is.
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About the Book
I Wish That I Had Duck Feet is one of many popular books by Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Geisel. He used the pen name "Theo. LeSieg" for this book. It was released by Random House in 1965. The book is known for its playful rhymes and imaginative ideas, which are common in Dr. Seuss's stories.
Who is Dr. Seuss?
Dr. Seuss was an American writer and cartoonist. He wrote over 60 books for children. His books are famous for their rhyming words, silly characters, and important messages. He helped many children learn to read and love books. Some of his most famous works include The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham.
The Story of 'I Wish That I Had Duck Feet'
The book tells the story of a boy named Matthew. He is sitting in a puddle and starts to wish he had different animal parts. He thinks about how useful and exciting these parts would be.
Matthew's Wild Wishes
Matthew's first wish is for duck feet. He thinks they would be perfect for splashing in puddles. But then he wonders if they would be good for walking on dry land.
Next, he wishes for deer antlers. He imagines hanging his hat and coat on them. However, he realizes they might get stuck when he tries to go through a door.
He also dreams of having a whale spout on his head. He could spray water high into the air, which sounds like a lot of fun! But he quickly thinks about how wet everyone would get.
Matthew wishes for an elephant's trunk. This would be great for picking up things from far away. Yet, he worries he might accidentally pick up things he shouldn't.
A long giraffe neck is another wish. He could see over fences and houses. But then, how would he hide if he needed to?
He imagines having fish fins to swim super fast. This would be amazing in the water. But walking on land with fins would be very hard.
Finally, he wishes for a tail, like a dog's, to wag when he's happy. He realizes a tail might knock things over or get in the way.
What Matthew Learns
After thinking about all these different body parts, Matthew realizes something important. Even though each animal part has a cool use, it also has a problem. He decides that being himself is the best thing. He is happy with his own human feet, hands, and body. The story teaches us to appreciate who we are and that it's good to be unique.
