Farmer Duck

This funny book is set on a farm. But where is the farmer? He’s so lazy he lies in bed all day, and bullies poor Duck into doing all the work. The other farm animals think it’s very unfair. And when Duck collapses in tears, the others decide to strike back. Watch out, Farmer! Such a classic: wonderful pictures from Helen Oxenbury, combined with a touching story about kindness and standing up for your friends.

  • An all-time classic with a powerful message of fairness
  • Winner – Greenaway Medal and Kurt Maschler Award
  • Written by bestselling Owl Babies author Martin Waddell
  • Artwork by the illustrator of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

“Marvellously expressive pictures and a satisfying text make this the outstanding picture book of the year.” Sunday Times

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    realy enjoid it i like it when scare the farmer

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  • This is a amazing timeless story. I recommend this book to every young reader.

    9 March 2014

  • I used to love this book the duck is the main character he is so cute. this a good book for kids especially kids who love animals it makes a nice bedtime story

    8 March 2014

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    My little sister loved this book

    6 March 2014

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    I liked this book when I was younger And it’s for about 3 to 6 year olds

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    Martin Waddell has won the Nestle Smarties prize twice for Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear? and Farmer Duck, and the Kurt Maschler award for The Park in the Dark.

  • Awards

    Helen Oxenbury has twice won the prestigious Kate Greenaway award, for Quangle Wangle’s Hat and her retelling of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

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