Farmer Brown goes on vacation leaving his brother in charge of the animals, with instructions to watch out for Duck's troublemaking. Notes have been left regarding the care of the animals. Duck replaced Farmer Brown's notes with his own. The animals are happy and laughing at the new arrangements, and Bob has no clue.

It is a very simple story illustrated in a comic way. Cronin and Lewin again team up for a story that is exciting and keeps the reader/listener wanting to know what silly thing comes next. It is hilarious, and all can relate and are likely to participate by suggesting changes to their parents' instructions.

related-farm animals, vacation, babysitting, ducks
RL=1st-2nd, mostly read aloud to toddler & up