Make Way for Ducklings, Robert McCloskey
Make Way for Ducklings, Robert McCloskey
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Make Way for Ducklings

Author: Robert McCloskey

Narrator: Rod Ross

Unabridged: 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Weston Woods

Published: 09/01/1989


Synopsis

A classic tracing all the way back to 1941, this is the story of a family of mallards making it through Boston safe and sound."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 amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of audiences. Awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. ""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"

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sasha on March 07, 2019

The Big Chill Except With The Ducklings From Make Way For Ducklings, Now All Grown Up is what I originally was going to post for this review but then I was like you know who likes ridiculous things with extremely long titles is McSweeney's, I should see if they want this, and they did. Here are the......more

Goodreads review by Hilary on May 09, 2019

A beautifully illustrated story about two mallards who are searching for the perfect place to raise a family. Although they don't pick an ideal place everyone does their best to help the ducks when the ducklings arrive. A happy story about ducks raising a family and living in a built up area. Borrowe......more

Goodreads review by Prabhjot on February 22, 2021

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are looking for a place to hatch their ducklings and live. They fly all around and try to look for a perfect place. They come across a place by the Charles River and hatch the ducklings there. They have eight ducklings. They also come across a nice, friendly policeman called Mic......more

Goodreads review by Ivonne on June 03, 2022

How did I get to be 64 years old without ever having read this Caldecott-winning classic? It’s a reminder that you don’t need full-color illustrations or gimmicks for a book to be amazing. This picture book on the plight of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard seeking a home for their babies in Boston has delighted......more

Goodreads review by Book Concierge on November 11, 2016

5***** and a ❤ Mr and Mrs Mallard search for a good home in which to raise their brood. It must be safe from foxes and turtles, have water to swim in, and a good source of food. They find the perfect place just in time. This is a perennial favorite for children and their parents. I have many fond mem......more