Don't Fidget a Feather

Written by Erica Silverman

Narrated by John McDonough

Duck is a great swimmer. She splashes around the lake faster than her friend, Gander. But Gander flaps his wings and flies higher in the sky than Duck. The two friends fluff up their feathers and shout at each other, "I am the champion of champions!" Soon they think of the perfect contest. The bird who stands still the longest will be the "forever champion." But as they "freeze-in-place"-not even fidgeting a feather-along comes a host of troublesome visitors. The children next door inspired critically-acclaimed children's author Erica Silverman to create this lively, fun-filled story. In Don't Fidget a Feather!, she deftly captures their spirit of rivalry and of friendship. As youngsters listen to John McDonough's entertaining narration, they will discover winning isn't everything.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: May 4, 2012
• ISBN: 9781436188753

Erica Silverman

ERICA SILVERMAN is the author of the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa early reader books, the first of which received a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor. Lana's World is her newest easy reader series. She has also written many picture books for children, including When the Chickens Went on Strike, Big Pumpkin, Hanukkah Hop, and Don't Fidget a Feather. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Reviews for Don't Fidget a Feather

[sweetiegherkin · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Duck and Gander cannot decide who is truly the "champion," so they start a freeze contest -- the bird who can stay still the longest will win the title. But this proves to be much harder than either realized!A lot of this book was amusing, and the repetition of the phrase "did not fidget one feather" is appealing. However, I found the whole part with Gander refusing to move even when threatened with certain death a bit disturbing. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but it seems like we're telling children they should win at any cost. Duck's response and the birds' conversation afterwards does help negate that, but I find myself unwilling to share this title with little ones.

[lmaddux_2 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

great book for kids who are really competitive, shows lesson friends are more important the competitions , good book

[chinagirl77 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Interesting book and a good lesson to learn about wiggling your way our of some deep trouble...