Duck, Duck, Goose (5 page)

“I think it’s time for a nap,” Goose said.

Duck pretended to yawn. “I bet I can fall asleep faster than anyone.”

“Not faster than me,” Goose said.

“I’m the fastest faller asleeper ever!” Thistle bragged.

“Okay,” said Goose. “Whoever falls asleep first and sleeps the longest—”

“Is the all-time best—” Duck quacked.

“CHAMPION NAPPER—” Goose honked.

And luckily for Duck and Goose, Thistle was.

TAD HILLS
is the bestselling, acclaimed author and illustrator of Duck & Goose. His other books for children include My Fuzzy Friends and Knock, Knock, Who’s There?. A painter, an actor, and an obsessive Halloween costume maker, Tad lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their two children … and has no trouble making friends.