One Cool Duck #2 by Mike Petrik

Duck and the gang want to build a cool hangout in the second book in this graphic chapter book series perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.

A Junior Library Guild selection.

When the gang decides to build a hangout where everyone can chill together, there are supplies to gather, the puuurrrfect tree to find, and of course—an awesome name to pick! Turkey wonders: What about the Doozy Den? But when Cat tells the gang that tree forts aren’t cool, everybody’s feathers get ruffled—especially Duck’s. In three short chapters, perfect for readers just gaining confidence, Duck and his friends once again show that being cool is never about being mean!

Series Overview: Hippo Park graphic chapter books are ideal for beginning and newly independent readers, with approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension.

Mike Petrik is an animator by day and an illustrator of books, magazines, and wonderfully scary doodles by night. The author of The Silly Sounds of Halloween (Harper, July 2021) and The Silly Sounds of Christmas (Harper, September 2022), he is new on the scene and is an exciting new talent. He lives with his wife and three children in Oak Lawn, IL.

Author Residence: Oak Lawn, IL