Make Way for Ducklings

By Robert McCloskey

A family of ducks searches for a safe place to live and raise their ducklings in the city of Boston.

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64 pages· 1,260 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Mrs. Mallard dreams of a serene pond in Boston Public Gardens for her ducklings. But the journey through the city's bustling streets is daunting. With the help of the Boston police, she bravely guides Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack to safety. Will they reach their new home unscathed? This charming tale of determination and community support has captivated readers for generations.

"...one day they swam over to the park on the river bank, and there they met a policeman called Michael. Michael fed them peanuts, and after that the Mallards called on Michael every day."

— from the book

From the publisher

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.

Awards

Caldecott Medal (1942)

At a glance

Format
Pages: 64
Words: 1,260
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD710L

Themes & topics

Books about home Books about parents Books about ducks Books about homeschooling Books about Boston

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What readers & critics say

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“This book is absolutely wonderful and is a favorite from my childhood! Robert McCloskey's award-winning, signature illustration style is beautifully detailed and charming, and beautifully tells the heart-warming story of the duck family with their adorable ducklings... whose names just trip off the tongue!”

Marmee

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