farmgirl103's review against another edition
5.0
I read this classic to my literacy technology club today. We then took a virtual journey around Boston via www.googlelittrips.org.
jonnyoring's review against another edition
4.0
To date, the McCloskey book we've read the least. Still good, but Silas tends to gravitate toward the others more.
crystal_reading's review against another edition
5.0
Love this fabulous classic. Mamma sure is saucy and I love her.
flyerberton's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
An adorable children’s book set in Boston and about little ducks!
kandicez's review against another edition
3.0
We had 3 ducklings my youngest child wanted to take to school for show and tell. We searched for an appropriate book to read to the class as they took their turns holding the ducks. Brings back sweet memories.
jcschildbach's review against another edition
5.0
Some kids put up a little 'lending library' box in the neighborhood... I believe it was a Girl Scout or similar project... so I'm going through old children's books (and padding my 'Reading Challenge') then slipping old books into the box for others to enjoy. I read this numerous times as a child, although I didn't remember much about it but (spoiler alert) police stopping traffic for the ducks to cross busy streets. The police stopping traffic is the bulk of the action here, but the illustrations are a whole lot of fun. The book is really cute --and I mean that in the best of ways -- although I really can't say I'm happy that (spoiler alert) Mr. Mallard took off and left Mrs. Mallard and the ducklings to walk through heavy traffic to catch up with him.
agatha_hopkins's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
catherinemohs's review against another edition
5.0
Cute book. :) Another of my favorite toddler classics.
swinchester234's review against another edition
4.0
Make Way for Ducklings is an extraordinary tale about the love of one mother duck. This story was written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey. In the beginning of this book, the mother and father duck are trying to find a home to raise their soon-to-arrive ducklings. Once the babies are born they live in the middle of a city near a pond. During the book, the mother goes to cross a street with her baby ducklings and is helped by a policeman. This story has many themes including helping one another, friendship, and the love of a family.
This book is a classic Caldecott award winner and I remember reading and loving it as a young child. While rereading it for a Children’s Literature class, I found the same enduring qualities I remember from reading it as a young girl. This book has captivating illustrations that help to envision the settings. What makes this book more appealing is that even with the lack of color, the illustrations are still able to appeal to children.
This book is a classic Caldecott award winner and I remember reading and loving it as a young child. While rereading it for a Children’s Literature class, I found the same enduring qualities I remember from reading it as a young girl. This book has captivating illustrations that help to envision the settings. What makes this book more appealing is that even with the lack of color, the illustrations are still able to appeal to children.