A rag book- and their scarcity is its biggest recommendation. For the books in this series are consistently geared to the very youngest, with simple jingles and splashy pictures -- and a durable cloth that can withstand chewing over. Charlotte Steiner has done splashy pictures of a baby duck's first adventures with colorful eyefuls accompanied by easy pattern of words.....The accompanying duck, optional- at a small price- is a sponge for practical use.