Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloske

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Make Way for Ducklings

by Robert McCloskey

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Recommended reading age: 3 - 7 years / grade Preschool - 2

“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

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Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

 

“Make Way for Ducklings”, written by Robert McCloskey, is a beloved children’s picture book set in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The wonderful story follows Mr. and Mrs. Mallard as they lead their ducklings through Boston Public Garden, the Charles River, and busy city streets in search of a safe home.

You’ll find beautiful illustrations and a gentle narrative. The book introduces young readers to Boston landmarks while showing how animals and people share urban spaces. This classic is often recommended to families seeking children’s books set in the United States, especially those that highlight American cities and real-world locations.

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Example edition details:

  • Title: Make Way for Ducklings
  • Author: Robert McCloskey
  • Edition published date: Feb. 1 1999
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN 10: 9780140564341
  • ISBN: 978-0140564341
  • ASIN:
  • Pages: 72
  • Language: English
  • Series: n/a

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Location mentioned in the book: Boston (Boston Public Garden), United States

“When they got to Boston, they felt too tired to fly any further. There was a nice pond in the Public Garden, with a little island on it. “The very place to spend the night,” quacked Mr. Mallard. So down they flapped. “

About the author

Robert McCloskey wrote some of the most well-known and most enduring children’s books. He was the first-ever two-time Caldecott Medal winner.

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