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Growing up on a farm, Jane Francis took care of many animals. Of course , they had names and were like friends. She hopes her young readers find joy in watching and learning about animals and nature as they grow up. When Jane is not writing, she is tutoring students in reading and math. She lives with her husband and four cats. They are all backyard bird watchers.
Reviewed by Philip Van Heusen for Readers' Favorite
Zach, Mack, and Jack are mallard ducks that live on Farmer Hobbletick’s farm. Jane Francis shares their adventure in Quack Along with Zack, Mack, and Jack. This is a fun book to read with a heartwarming story. As your child enjoys the tale, they will be thrilled by the adventure of the day. The three mallards are joined in the pond by two ruddy ducks. First, the mallards have to decide if they will be friends with the new ducks or chase them away. The mallards decide the ruddy ducks are safe and they become friends. Lurking at the shore of the pond is a fox and the smaller ruddy duck is stuck in the weeds. Will the fox eat the unfortunate duck? The mallards and the ruddy ducks unite against the danger. See what happens when friends stick together even against a larger bully.
Ducks love to quack and so will your children as they follow Quack Along with Zack, Mack, and Jack. Jane Francis intends that children quack aloud as they read the book or have the book read to them. It won’t take much prodding for a parent to have their children join in the quacking. Jane’s style of writing is designed for younger children yet it teaches some major life lessons using many rhymes. Help your child learn the importance of sharing and making friends. Teach them to be cautious, but remind them that if friends stick together they can overcome any threat. Bullies tend to pick on the lonely and to leave groups alone. There is safety in numbers. This book will hold your child’s attention and make learning fun.
