The five little ducks from Duck Skates and Duck Dunks return in this third picture-book adventure, this time setting out for a backyard camping and fishing trip. Pitching their tents, heading to the local stream, and enjoying an afternoon of fishing, they eventually return to their own backyard, where they have a cookout around a campfire. Then they hear an unfamiliar noise in the growing darkness, and they dive for their tents...

Like its predecessors, Duck Tents pairs an entertaining story told in rhyme from author Lynne Berry with cute, colorful artwork from illustrator Hiroe Nakata. I would imagine that this would make an excellent read-aloud selection, particularly for story hours featuring a summer or camping theme. Recommended to anyone looking for lighthearted picture-books with either a camping theme, or featuring adorable little ducklings. ( )

Five ducks set up tents in the backyard to camp. Join them in this book with rhymes! ( )

Summary: In Duck Tents the five ducks head on a camping trip. This trip is fun with fishing adventures and camping supplies. A basic counting book through five and illustrated with watercolor.
Review: It was cute that one of the ducks lost their fishing pole to the 'big fish'. Good detail and emotion captured with watercolor, I think that is a hard technique to develop.
School Use: This would be a good read aloud book. Then the students could tell camping or nature stories that they are reminded of.

I think this is a first for me: anthropomorphic animals -- in this case, ducklings -- that the illustrator has presented in shades of downy color from bright yellow to tan and brown. I love it.