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Make Way for Ducklings 75th Anniversary Edition

By Robert McCloskey
Illustrated by Robert McCloskey

By Robert McCloskey
Illustrated by Robert McCloskey

By Robert McCloskey

By Robert McCloskey

By Robert McCloskey

By Robert McCloskey

By Robert McCloskey
Illustrated by Robert McCloskey
Read by Jake Gyllenhaal

By Robert McCloskey
Illustrated by Robert McCloskey
Read by Jake Gyllenhaal

By Robert McCloskey
Read by Melba Sibrel

By Robert McCloskey
Read by Melba Sibrel

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    About Make Way for Ducklings 75th Anniversary Edition

    “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

    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 brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition.

    Make Way for Ducklings has been described as “one of the merriest picture books ever” (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child’s bookshelf.


    “This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. … McClosky’s illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic.”—The Barnes & Noble Review

    “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

    About Make Way for Ducklings 75th Anniversary Edition

    Celebrate the 75th birthday of Make Way for Ducklings!

    Seventy-five years ago, a family of ducks waddled off the page and into the hearts of readers everywhere. The brilliantly illustrated tale of mallards on the move received the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book of the year, and has been a favorite of generations of readers.

    Celebrate the anniversary of Make Way for Ducklings with this special slipcased edition, which includes an audio CD as well as a landmark poster of the ducklings’ Boston by Caldecott Award-winner Paul Zelinsky.

    About Make Way for Ducklings 75th Anniversary Edition

    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 brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers.  Awarded the
    Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions.

    About Make Way for Ducklings 75th Anniversary Edition

    “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

    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 brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition.

    Make Way for Ducklings has been described as “one of the merriest picture books ever” (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child’s bookshelf.


    “This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. … McClosky’s illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic.”—The Barnes & Noble Review

    “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

    About Make Way for Ducklings 75th Anniversary Edition

    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 brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers.  Awarded the
    Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions.

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    About Robert McCloskey

    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… More about Robert McCloskey

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    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… More about Robert McCloskey

    About Robert McCloskey

    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… More about Robert McCloskey

    About Robert McCloskey

    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… More about Robert McCloskey

    About Robert McCloskey

    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… More about Robert McCloskey

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Feb 01, 1999 | 72 Pages | 9-1/8 x 12 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780140564341

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $24.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Mar 29, 2016 | 9 x 12 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781101997956

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Jan 01, 1941 | 72 Pages | 9-1/8 x 12 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780670451494

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    Feb 01, 1999 | 76 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9781101654835

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Feb 13, 2018 | 10 Minutes | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780525596301

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