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A review by megancrandall
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
4.0
In Make Way for Ducklings, Mother and Father mallard fly across Boston to find the best place to raise their ducklings. They find the safest place on an island in the Charles River where they are fed by their new friend and policeman, Michael. The mallards molt their feathers and Mother lays her eggs. Father goes to the Public Garden, and Mother has one week to teach her eight ducklings how swim, walk in line, and come when they are called. After one week, Mother takes the ducklings, with the help of Michael and the other policemen, across Boston to the Public Garden where the duck family decides to remain.
The themes of this book are adaptation, learning new skills, and helping others.
Make Way for Ducklings was enjoyable and clever. I loved the pictures along with the longer story. I have never been to Boston, so I loved to see the pictures of the Boston landmarks. While the main characters are animals, the story is relatable, because most parents take their time to find the best place to raise a family. Also, many of the skills I acquired at a young age were taught to me by my parents.
I would recommend this book, because it has an entertaining plot, beautiful pictures, and can be used in many ways in the classroom. Children could be learning about ducks, migration patterns, building a home, or the geography of Boston, among other things. Some of the words used in the book such as "molt" may need explanation for young children. Instead of being an obstacle in reading the book, I think it provides an opportunity for children to learn while enjoying a good story. Michael's character is also a good representation of how acts of kindness affects people.
The themes of this book are adaptation, learning new skills, and helping others.
Make Way for Ducklings was enjoyable and clever. I loved the pictures along with the longer story. I have never been to Boston, so I loved to see the pictures of the Boston landmarks. While the main characters are animals, the story is relatable, because most parents take their time to find the best place to raise a family. Also, many of the skills I acquired at a young age were taught to me by my parents.
I would recommend this book, because it has an entertaining plot, beautiful pictures, and can be used in many ways in the classroom. Children could be learning about ducks, migration patterns, building a home, or the geography of Boston, among other things. Some of the words used in the book such as "molt" may need explanation for young children. Instead of being an obstacle in reading the book, I think it provides an opportunity for children to learn while enjoying a good story. Michael's character is also a good representation of how acts of kindness affects people.