Author: Doreen Cronin
Illustrator: Betsy Lewin
Genre: Modern Fantasy
Awards: N/A
Grade Level: K-3 grade
When Duck has had enough of Farmer Brown, he is determined to prove that he can do a better job running the farm. The other animals elect Duck as the new leader for the farm. Eventually Duck becomes bored of the farm and moves on to better things. He runs for mayor! He continues climbing the political ladder all the way to the top. Duck is elected president! He becomes stressed by all of the presidential duties and decides that he has had enough. He returns home to be a regular duck on the farm.
The illustrations are simple, but animated. They feature funny depictions of the farm animals and the political figures. The illustrator uses simple lines and uses a sketch-like style.
This story will be effective in introducing classroom or local elections to students. Classes can have a mock election where they vote for Farmer Brown or Duck to learn about the election system.
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