Henry the Duck has an important task: he must bring the birthday cake to his friend Clara's party. Unfortunately, circumstances conspire against Henry arriving on time. As one delay follows another, Henry grows more and more anxious. This is a fun story for children learning to tell time on an analog clock, as each illustration incorporates a clock or watch displaying the time mentioned in the accompanying text. Fans of Henry the Duck should not miss the other books in this series, particularly Henry's Awful Mistake. ( )