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

Author: Robert McCloskey

Narrator: Melba Sibrel

Unabridged: 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/13/2018

Synopsis

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER • The timeless classic that teaches the importance of kindness, perseverance, and familial love. Let the Mallard family waddle right 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 and her family to navigate, the local police step in to make sure Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings—Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack—make it to their new home safely. A beautiful portrayal of one duck family’s devotion and perseverance, this audiobook is a wonderful representation of how families overcome hard times together and a compassionate reminder to trust in the goodness of humanity.

About The Author

Robert McCloskey (1914-2003) wrote and illustrated some of the most honored and enduring children's books ever published. He grew up in Hamilton, Ohio, and spent time in Boston, New York, and ultimately Maine, where he and his wife raised their two daughters. The first ever two-time Caldecott Medal winner, for Make Way for Ducklings and Time of Wonder, McCloskey was also awarded Caldecott Honors for Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, and Journey Cake, Ho! by Ruth Sawyer.  He was declared a Living Legend by the Library of Congress in 2000.  You can see some of his best-loved characters immortalized as statues in Boston's Public Garden and Lentil Park in Hamilton, Ohio.

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

Awards

  • Caldecott Medal Winner
  • Indies Choice Book Award
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