Make Way for Ducklings by Robert Mccloskey

Make Way for Ducklings by Robert Mccloskey

Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place.--The Horn Book

Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home.

This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition.

Make Way for Ducklings has been described as one of the merriest picture books ever (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf.

This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. . McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic.--The Barnes & Noble Review

The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. . For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story.--Children's Literature

Robert McCloskey (1914-2003) wrote and illustrated some of the most celebrated children's books ever published. Both Make Way for Ducklings and Time of Wonder were awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book of the year, and Blueberries for Sal and One Morning in Maine were named Caldecott Honor Books.

McCloskey grew up in Hamilton, Ohio, the setting for Homer Price, his portrait of a quintessential American boyhood. He studied art at Vesper George School of Art in Boston, and continued his studies at the National Academy of Design in New York. He was awarded the Prix de Rome, but delayed his study abroad until after World War II. Subsequently he and his wife, Margaret Durand, moved to Maine, where their two daughters were raised, and where McCloskey found inspiration for many of his books.

Robert McCloskey's ducklings are immortalized as bronze statues in Boston's Public Gardens, and are visited by countless children. He leaves a legacy of books that have proved enduringly beloved.

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ISBN 13	9780670451494
ISBN 10	0670451495
Title	Make Way for Ducklings
Author	Robert Mccloskey
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Random House Australia
Year published	1941-01-01
Number of pages	72
Prizes	Winner of Caldecott Medal Winner., Nominated for Indies Choice Book Award.
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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