Stop the Ball!
Duck kicks the ball but it flies over the net—where’s it gone? BOOM into the tree, SPLAT in the puddle, DOOGA DOOGA under the bench.
Duck runs, Owl runs, Spider runs, Dog runs—they all run after the ball. Until KERSPLASH it lands in the pool. Uh-oh, there’s a crocodile in the water. It’s too late to stop the ball! Or is it?
Susanne Strasser’s snowballing animal stories that children love are bestsellers in multiple languages. This funny, energetic game takes an unexpected turn after the ball lands in the pool—and ends with a goal, of course.
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| Interest Level | Preschool |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Gecko Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2026-02-03 |
Author, Illustrator: Susanne Strasser
Susanne Strasser studied communication design and illustration in Munich and London. She is the author and illustrator of many successful picture books, including this best-selling series of board books about animal friends. She lives with her family in Munich.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“Strasser evokes a sense of joyful chaos that will immensely appeal to the target audience. Run to put this book in the hands of youngsters.”—Kirkus Reviews