Make Way for Ducklings
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER • The timeless and brilliantly illustrated classic that teaches the importance of kindness, perseverance, and familial love. Let the Mallard family waddle right off the page and into your child’s heart! “One of the merriest picture books ever.”—The New York Times 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. But when the busy streets of Boston become too risky for her
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This classic picture book follows the determined Mrs. Mallard as she searches for the perfect home for her family, leading her eight ducklings on a memorable journey through the heart of Boston. The story masterfully builds suspense as the busy city streets present a real danger, creating a gentle adventure that explores themes of safety, community, and a mother's protective love. Robert McCloskey's distinctive sepia illustrations bring 1940s Boston to life with remarkable texture and warmth, making the city itself a character in this timeless tale.
What makes this story endure is its perfect blend of gentle humor and genuine tension, culminating in one of children's literature's most satisfying resolutions when the local police help stop traffic for the waddling procession. The book's rhythmic language and the ducklings' charming names create a read-aloud experience that generations of children have cherished. Young readers will connect with the ducklings' vulnerability while admiring Mrs. Mallard's quiet perseverance, making this a story that celebrates both family bonds and community cooperation in the most delightful way.
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