In his latest merry misadventure, Henry the Duck is late for a very important date in this energetic and hilarious "instant classic" (School Library Journal, starred review) picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush! Henry the Duck has an important task: he must bring the birthday cake to his friend Clara´s party. But disaster waits around every corner! Time and again Henry is delayed. He´s stuck in a traffic jam or on a broken elevator or on a very slow bus! Will the celebration be over before he arrives? Children and parents alike will love following disaster-prone Henry´s race to the party, cleverly written and illustrated by celebrated and legendary author Robert Quackenbush.