Publisher's Synopsis
A little boy confesses to Grandpa, "I ate crackers in bed." Is he just stalling at bedtime, or are crumbs a real problem? Grandpa says, "Quackers in bed? Can that be true? Ducks from the pond were sleeping with you?" Is Grandpa hard of hearing, or just pretending? See what silly things Grandpa seems to hear and laugh together with your own child, as this long-suffering grandchild tries to explain there were no ducks, dogs, or fleas; only crackers in bed. These bright, fun illustrations will draw little listeners in, while the rhythm of the poem keeps them engaged. Slightly older children will want to figure out which words were misheard to produce such comical results, while "thought bubbles" help decode what Grandpa and Grandson are each thinking. Author TR Garr and artist Celestia Whitehead team up to produce a delightful book that explores how love can be communicated despite the limitations of language.
