Introduction
A singular story about a decidedly odd couple, Sitting Ducks showcases the artwork and writing talents of Michael Bedard, one of the most famous poster artists in the world today. Poignant as well as funny, his debut picture book attests to the power of friendship and to the ability to change destiny no matter what your species. It took Bedard four years to complete the 26 large, original airbrushed paintings used as the illustrations for this labor of love.
Here are a few facts about the book...
- Published in the U.S. in the fall of 1998. Already in its fifth printing with over 130,000 copies in print.
- Top 21 Super Reads chosen by World Book Day 2002.
- Awarded Silver Medal for Juvenile Literature by the Commonwealth Club of California, which includes John Steinbeck as past recipient.
- Released worldwide in 2001 in the U.K., Germany, Greece, Israel, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, France, Australia, New Zealand and Korea.
- Awarded German National Literature Prize in 2000.
- Won Utah State Book Award for Children's Picture Book for 2002.
- In the U.K., 45,000 units sold in first three months.
Here's what the press had to say...
- Los Angeles Times - "Strikes a chord with people worldwide'
- New York Times - Top children's book gift pick for 1999
- U.K. Financial Times - "One of the best children's books published in the U.S. this year (1999)."
- Art Times - "It's a book I almost gave away twice and twice I said return it when you're finished."
- Houston Chronicle - Among the top ten children's books recommended for holiday gifts
- Louisville Courier-Journal - One of the "best children's books of 1998"
