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Make Way for Ducklings (Picture Puffins) (Paperback) (平装)
by Robert McCloskey
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Animals, Picture books, Award-winning books, Ages 4-8, Children's book |
| Market price: ¥ 108.00
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¥ 98.00
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MSL rating:
 Good for Gifts |
| MSL Pointer Review:
A timeless story which reminds everyone to stop once in a while and enjoy the small things going on around us, and to respect nature and its animals. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
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 ducklings 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 highly recommended piece of children's literature! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
What can I say that everyone else hasn't already? This is probably one of the finest children's books ever written. Its illustrations are richly detailed and vivid even in two-tone, and its story is adorable and wholesome. We're FROM Boston and we've recently moved away, and my little boy always thrills to recognize the Boston Gardens he remembers, but set in times past. The story is sneakily very educational, integrating in plain English information about the migration, mating and molting habits of ducks into an engaging and whimsical story about a mother duck taking care of her own. It also teaches about counting, nature observation, social studies (explaining the different jobs of a police officer) and alphabetization (The names of the ducklings will never fail to make your little one giggle.) We've had it for two years, and it remains one of my son's favorite bed time stories. Truly a classic that belongs in any child's library. |
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A kid reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
Imagine yourself as a mother duck, flying over Boston looking for a place to rest and lay your eggs, but you are very particular about where you land. Considering that Boston is a busy place, would you want to raise a family there? This is what this story is all about. Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey is a Realistic Fiction and Fantasy book for young and old readers. It takes place in the air when Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are looking for a place to land. Mr. Mallard finds very nice spots but Mrs. Mallard is not satisfied. She says she doesn't want to raise a family where there might be foxes in the woods or turtles in the pond. They fly on for awhile until they reach Boston. The Mallards are very tired and fly down for the night on a small island near the park. In the morning they hunt for food in the bottom of the river but don't have a lot of luck. Soon their luck turns good when a boat carrying a load of people has the people throw peanuts to them to fill their empty stomachs. Mr. Mallard and Mrs. Mallard decided that they would like to nest there, until a boy riding a bike zips by Mr. Mallard and almost runs him over. Now will the Mallards decide to stay or will they leave forever?
There are 3 main characters (or 11 counting all the ducklings) Mrs. Mallard, Mr. Mallard, their ducklings, and Michael the policeman. Mrs. Mallard is a mother duck that thinks a lot about her kids' future, which I think makes a great mother. She is very independent and proud about things she accomplishes and does. She loves her family and her husband very much and hopes for a pleasant future. She also loves her human friend, Michael, who loves to the Mallard family. Mr. Mallard is the father duck. He is a loving and caring dad who sometimes gets annoyed with his wife when it comes to finding new nesting ground. Mr. Mallard helps take care of the young with his wife but also likes to venture off to see the surrounding area. Michael, the policeman, is the family friend. Everyday they go and visit him for peanuts. Michael also does great deeds for them by helping them cross the street carefully. He loves his little family friends.
I recommend this book to all readers, because it is a short story and it will not take a long time out of your day to read it. It is a heartwarming book that you can imagine what is happening without looking at the illustrations. The illustrations are so detailed that you can understand the story without actually reading the words. You can actually go to Boston and see statues of Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings walking to the pond at the public garden, which my family and I did this summer. I connected to the story when I saw the big swan boat carrying people, just as the Mallards saw them, too. I think the boat and statues are cool. Anyone can enjoy this book because it's made for all ages!! |
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Alyssa Lappen (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
Mrs. Ross, my grammar school librarian imprinted this story into the memory of every child who went through Beecher School. She had a great tall figure and a booming husky voice, and her duck characters were the best. You could picture the ducks waddling across the street as she read. Then she'd hold up the pages, and confirm our wild imaginings. All my school friends no doubt read this classic to their children thanks to the introduction made by a school librarian who was a character all by herself. What a proud legacy. My own kids have outgrown picture books, but they wouldn't be without this one. Neither should you. |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
This book explains a mama and papa duckling who are in search of the perfect spot to hatch their little ducklings. They search and search for the perfect spot until they find one particular area that seems to meet all of the classifications. They need to have enough water to swim in, a place that's not too dangerous, and a spot where there aren't such horrid things as bicycles flying by. They finally find the best location appropriate for bringing up their little ducklings.
It's a cute little story that little children would be interested in reading. Kids would like the simplicity of the pictures which the author has chosen to use of sepia illustrations without any color. This simplicity goes right along with the easily understood text that younger children can relate to. The book explains that the mama duckling makes sure that her little ones learn all of the appropriate things they need to know in order to make it in the world. Some of these include: teaching her ducklings to come when they are called and keeping a safe distance from dangerous things on the road. These little concepts are appropriate for the intended age level.
The story takes place back in the 1940's and this is explained by the type of illustrations used as well. The book also includes a policeman named Michael. It describes him as a heavier man who feeds them peanuts. Michael also stops the busy traffic of Boston so that the little ducklings can pass through. Some critics may say that this is a stereotype of policemen. This might imply that law enforcement officials are maybe not in the best shape and that they might take the time to do meaningless types of activities that other people don't seem to understand. This is up to the adult to decide as they read this book to children.
This would be a nice book to share with younger students in the springtime. Its yellow cover which symbolizes the color of ducklings is a good choice. The smaller size of the book is a good style to use for this intended age level as well. This book has made a lasting impression for the general body of children's literature.
In the classroom, let the children glue yellow cotton balls on their own pieces of poster board to create their versions of little ducklings. |
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