Make Way for Ducklings

Recommended by Amy Chua, and 1 others. See all reviews

Ranked #1 in Duck, Ranked #9 in 3-Year-Oldsee more rankings.

This classic tale of the famous mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1941, 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. "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 less

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Amy Chua Mrs Mallard is my mothering role model. She’s proud, she’s strong and she’s completely devoted to her ducklings. (Source)


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