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.
samiism's review against another edition
3.0
For a 1940's book, this sends a message that feminists would love. Mrs. Mallard is not a weak, submissive mother duck; she has a say in the decisions they make such as vetoing a potential habitat. Mr. Mallard symbolizes men during that era--drafted into war and leaving their families behind.
What I liked about this book is it reminded me of my ex-boyfriend who actually tried to stop traffic to help little duckies cross from the median to the other side of the road where their parents were waiting. A real life version of Michael.
What I liked about this book is it reminded me of my ex-boyfriend who actually tried to stop traffic to help little duckies cross from the median to the other side of the road where their parents were waiting. A real life version of Michael.
mat_tobin's review against another edition
3.0
This is a delightful little picturebook first published in the US in 1941. No real story but feast on some of the most wonderful sketches. This may have been are early picturebook that saw that art could be celebrated with and by children too.