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beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
Can you believe I've never read this book before? What's wrong with me? ;) I found a hardcover copy at my library's used bookstore and decided it was time to read it.
knightedbooks's review against another edition
4.0
A cute children’s book with lovely illustrations.
typesetjez's review against another edition
5.0
This book has absolutely stood the test of time. The language is very clear and the only word I encountered that might trip up young readers is "dither," which they could determine through context clues, or even do without. The story is concise, straight-forward, and engaging. The art is beautiful and is just as interesting today as it would have been in the 1940s (I assume). I think many young children would enjoy hearing this story read aloud to them.
nattylight93's review against another edition
5.0
Boston. 1941. Amid the glitz and the glimmer of a bustling historic downtown, the Boston Common was a star in its own right. A beacon for the waterfowl elite.
Make Way For Ducklings is a Caldecott Award Winner (and for good reason). This heartwarming avian adventure tells of a treacherous odyssey eight ducklings and their mother embark upon, as they endeavor to travel from the banks of the Boston Harbor to the historic Boston Commons (where they hope to live out their lives safe and sound). Will all the ducklings make it to their new home unscathed? Will one get lost along the way? You’re about to find out.
One of my favorite stories of all time, MWFD is a must read in any household- children or not! The story. The illustration. The drama. The hometown references that make my Boston heart soar. Truly a tale that shaped my childhood and gave me an appreciation for literature at a young age, I cannot recommend it enough.
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (would give 6 stars if I could)
Make Way For Ducklings is a Caldecott Award Winner (and for good reason). This heartwarming avian adventure tells of a treacherous odyssey eight ducklings and their mother embark upon, as they endeavor to travel from the banks of the Boston Harbor to the historic Boston Commons (where they hope to live out their lives safe and sound). Will all the ducklings make it to their new home unscathed? Will one get lost along the way? You’re about to find out.
One of my favorite stories of all time, MWFD is a must read in any household- children or not! The story. The illustration. The drama. The hometown references that make my Boston heart soar. Truly a tale that shaped my childhood and gave me an appreciation for literature at a young age, I cannot recommend it enough.
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (would give 6 stars if I could)
jujudushu's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
allmadhere106's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this book more than I did. I liked the expressive illustrations, but the overall storytime was tedious to me. I had issues connecting with the characters--Mr. Mallard leaves his wife alone with 8 chicks so he can travel; Mrs. Mallard is fussy and wants everything to be her way; the policeman stops all traffic because a duck family quacks at a car. It's fantastical and nostalgic and I can see that connecting with some readers, but it didn't do it for me.
For: duck fans; readers wanting a nostalgic picture book.
Possible red flags: characters in peril.
For: duck fans; readers wanting a nostalgic picture book.
Possible red flags: characters in peril.
matthewabush's review against another edition
5.0
This a fantastic read for young readers. Love the pictures. A classic
artist_lace's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kinsey304's review against another edition
4.0
_Make Way for Ducklings_ is a Caldecott Medal winner. I think this book is a very simple story that is suitable for older preschool-first grade. I did feel as though the book was a tad lengthy, but I do not believe that would be an issue for older preschool. I enjoyed reading this book, and I thought it was quite cute. The title seemed very fitting when I got to the part about the police officer stopping cars so the ducks could cross the street. I would use this book to entertain a classroom or to show them how detailed the illustrations can be even when there is no use of color.
The illustrations in the book are essentially black and white. There is use of shading, but the only medium used was pencil. I thought that the illustrations were very detailed, taking time to draw windows on buildings and texture on different aspects of each page. The illustrations run through the gutter on each page, taking center stage of the book. I feel as though the illustrations tell the story almost as well as the words on the page. The artistic style used is realism because each illustration looked like a direct representation of a scene in real life. The cars and the people in the story were very detailed even if they did not play a major role in the storyline. Overall, I thought this was a cute book with wonderful pencil illustrations.
The illustrations in the book are essentially black and white. There is use of shading, but the only medium used was pencil. I thought that the illustrations were very detailed, taking time to draw windows on buildings and texture on different aspects of each page. The illustrations run through the gutter on each page, taking center stage of the book. I feel as though the illustrations tell the story almost as well as the words on the page. The artistic style used is realism because each illustration looked like a direct representation of a scene in real life. The cars and the people in the story were very detailed even if they did not play a major role in the storyline. Overall, I thought this was a cute book with wonderful pencil illustrations.
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.