Books Like It's Useful to Have a Duck
Families who loved It's Useful to Have a Duck by Isol often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved It's Useful to Have a Duck by Isol often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when you want to gently nudge your child toward empathy or when you need to inject a sense of play into the daily bath routine. It is a brilliant tool for children who are beginning to understand that other people (and objects) have their own unique perspectives and experiences. The story is told twice: once from the boy's point of view, and once from the duck's. This reversible board book uses a clever accordion design to show how one action can mean two very different things. While the boy sees the duck as a convenient hat or a plug for the tub, the duck sees the boy as a useful bridge or a cozy massage tool. It is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are moving out of an egocentric phase and into a world of shared imagination. It turns a simple plastic toy into a character with its own agency and humor.
