Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Make Way for Ducklings
Book Review: Make Way for Duckllings is truly a Cauldecott Medal Winner.
Summary: 5 Stars
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!Book Review: Enchanting book with heart-warming pictures, but...
Summary: 4 Stars
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.I 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?
Book Review: Wonderful
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is really wonderful - very well written and beautifully illustrated. Our two sons love reading it.