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| Make Way for Ducklings (Viking Kestrel Picture Books) | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert Mccloskey
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Category: Book
List Price: $18.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (55 reviews)
Sales Rank: 9685
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 68
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 12 x 9.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0670451495
EAN: 9780670451494
ASIN: 0670451495
Publication Date: January 1, 1941
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 a Mid-Century, children's book classic February 4, 1999
I am 45-years old and have been a voracious and intense reader all of my life (i yellow-line every book that i have read). I am a Industrial Designer who works for a Research and Development company and i spend my hours behind the computer doing AutoCAD. After so many years, i reread "Make Way for the Ducklings". Growing up in a positive household were the emphasis was place on reading, my earliest memories has been the books of Robert McCloskey. I can remember in Grammar school, i tried to draw like McCloskey. I would often spend my time daydreaming and imagine what it could be like flying in mid-air. "Make Way for The Ducklings" shows an example of a two-parent environment. The way McCloskey describes Boston during the end of the depression and just prior to World War Two,is within itself something to drink in. The fresh drawings of the automobiles moving in traffic, done in a rich conte crayon is what drew me to this book as a child originally and influence me as a designer. To be able to read in simplistic terms the responsibilities of Father and Mother Ducks who were in search for a better place to raise their ducklings reminds me of my very own Father and Mother.
 Enchanting book with heart-warming pictures, but... January 29, 1999
2 out of 8 found this review helpful
This heartwarming story will enchant any young child. The feelings of love for one's children are evident as is the notion of helpfulness to those in need. McCloskey makes it nearly impossible not to smile after reading the book.pI did have a bone to pick though. It struck me odd when Mr. Mallard suddenly leaves his wife with eight newborn ducklings for a week as soon as they hatch so he can have fun touring the city while she is busy raising them alone. Is that the sexism of the author shining through?
Make Way for Duckllings is truly a Cauldecott Medal Winner. June 22, 1998
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
The Cauldecott Medal is given to those childrens' books with outstanding illustrations. In "Make Way for Ducklings" Robert McCloskey has captured the personalities of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard's brood of duclkings from first hatch to the time they must go from the Charles River to the Boston Gardens. He has created the setting for a wonderful introduction to the world of ducks in the big city, and this book gives the reader the opportunity to ask questions about how birds really raise their families, or where exactly is Boston? So, it presents an opportunity to discuss nature, geography, birds, or even the hazards of living in a big city, when you are a duck. I used this book when I taught 2nd grade as an introduction to a bird unit. I also read it to my own children, over and over. A most higly recommended piece of children's literature!
A Classic Favorite!!! June 20, 1998
A heartwarming story of a mallard family raising their ducklings in Boston Gardens. The illustrations are beautiful and bring life to the mallards and the cheery policeman who stops all the traffic to let the ducks cross. It was a favorite of mine growing up...I still have the original book my mom bought me when I was 5. Every kid should read this book!!
Truly a children's classic. July 3, 1997
This book was a favorite of mine when I was young and was featured reading on Captain Kangaroo. A delightful tale of Mallards raising their brood and a look at city life from a birds-eye point of view. You'll be rooting for this duck family as they snarl traffic on an outing to the park.This is a story that's everying it's "quacked" up to be
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