Make Way for Ducklings

Written and Illustrated by Robert McCloskey

Publisher: Puffin Books 1941 76 pages

Genre: Picture book, Action and Adventure

Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Summary: Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are trying to find a place to find their nest. The first place is no good, due to the fact that there are no many bicycles around. They finally find a island in the Charles River that is quiet enough to hatch their ducklings. Mr. Mallard decides to explore the rest of the river and tells that he will meet in a week in the Public Garden. Mrs. Mallard teaches her children all they will need to know and when she is satisfied with their progress, she leads them off the island and start for the Public Gardens. With the help of a policeman, they reach the Public Garden in safety.

Response: I like this story. It’s cute and I especially like that the policeman help the ducks.