The five little ducklings from Duck Skates return in this rhyming romp of a picture-book, this time heading to the seashore for some summer fun. After swimming until their faces turn blue, the ducklings emerge from the water and play games on the sand - leapfrog, tag, flying a kite - before enjoying a picnic lunch. When evening comes they enjoy one last dunk before heading home for bed...

Like its predecessor, Duck Dunks pairs a fun rhyming text from author Lynne Berry with cute, colorful artwork from illustrator Hiroe Nakata. Also like its predecessor, it struck me as an entertaining little picture-book for a read-aloud, particularly for readers seeking summery beach stories. I thought that it was a little more appealing than Duck Skates, which I found cute but unremarkable. I'm not sure why this one struck a chord with me that the other didn't, but there you have it. ( )