Author: Robert McCloskey
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110165483X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
"Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature
Make Way for Ducklings
Author: Robert McCloskey
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110165483X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
"Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110165483X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
"Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature
John Philip Duck
Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439823203
Category : Children's literature, English
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
During the Depression, a young Memphis boy trains his pet duck to do tricks in the fountain of a grand hotel and ends up becoming the Duck Master of the Peabody Hotel.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439823203
Category : Children's literature, English
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
During the Depression, a young Memphis boy trains his pet duck to do tricks in the fountain of a grand hotel and ends up becoming the Duck Master of the Peabody Hotel.
Christmas Parade
Author: Sandra Boynton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 153447806X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
A delightful Christmas board book filled with hilarious characters and dynamic art from the one and only Sandra Boynton BOOM biddy BOOM biddy BOOM BOOM BOOM What's that noise filling the room? From this rousing beginning unfolds Christmas Parade, a merry board book from Sandra Boynton. As the dynamic parade of spiffy and intent musicians marches by, young readers will see animals and their instruments in turn: chickens with bassoons, ducks with trombones, mice with piccolos, cow saxophonists, a tiny bird with a large tuba, a glockenspiel pig, even a Santa rhino with a sack full of presents--all underscored by marching snares (fifteen hippos, one cat) and one booming bass drum (an intrepid elephant). Written with the irresistible rhythm of a lively marching band and illustrated with Boynton's signature characters, Christmas Parade is a superb present for young children and families everywhere. Biddy BOOM.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 153447806X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
A delightful Christmas board book filled with hilarious characters and dynamic art from the one and only Sandra Boynton BOOM biddy BOOM biddy BOOM BOOM BOOM What's that noise filling the room? From this rousing beginning unfolds Christmas Parade, a merry board book from Sandra Boynton. As the dynamic parade of spiffy and intent musicians marches by, young readers will see animals and their instruments in turn: chickens with bassoons, ducks with trombones, mice with piccolos, cow saxophonists, a tiny bird with a large tuba, a glockenspiel pig, even a Santa rhino with a sack full of presents--all underscored by marching snares (fifteen hippos, one cat) and one booming bass drum (an intrepid elephant). Written with the irresistible rhythm of a lively marching band and illustrated with Boynton's signature characters, Christmas Parade is a superb present for young children and families everywhere. Biddy BOOM.
Truck Duck
Author: Michael Rex
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399545395
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Toddlers love things that go, and even better if animals are doing the driving! The secret is out--animals don't just walk, waddle, and swim. Their names give you clues to how they really like to get around, and now you can see what vehicles they love to pilot, skipper, and drive! A clever concept board book that puts a new spin on transportation.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399545395
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Toddlers love things that go, and even better if animals are doing the driving! The secret is out--animals don't just walk, waddle, and swim. Their names give you clues to how they really like to get around, and now you can see what vehicles they love to pilot, skipper, and drive! A clever concept board book that puts a new spin on transportation.
Duck
Author: Randy Cecil
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763630721
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Duck, a carousel animal obsessed with flying, longs to soar among the real ducks and finds her life forever changed when she encounters a lost little duckling who needs her help.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763630721
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Duck, a carousel animal obsessed with flying, longs to soar among the real ducks and finds her life forever changed when she encounters a lost little duckling who needs her help.
How Do You Count a Dozen Ducklings?
Author: Seon Chae
Publisher: Albert Whitman
ISBN: 9780807517192
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A mama duck with a dozen eggs has to do a lot of counting! Mama counts her ducklings one by one as they hatch, but soon she finds clever new ways to count to twelve--by twos, threes, fours, and sixes!
Publisher: Albert Whitman
ISBN: 9780807517192
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A mama duck with a dozen eggs has to do a lot of counting! Mama counts her ducklings one by one as they hatch, but soon she finds clever new ways to count to twelve--by twos, threes, fours, and sixes!
Hello, Mandarin Duck!
Author: Bao Phi
Publisher: Capstone Editions
ISBN: 1684463386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Publisher: Capstone Editions
ISBN: 1684463386
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
River Parade
Author: Alexandra Day
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780140541588
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When a young boy goes for a boat ride on the river and accidentally falls in, he finds that swimming is not as frightening as he expected.
Publisher: Puffin Books
ISBN: 9780140541588
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When a young boy goes for a boat ride on the river and accidentally falls in, he finds that swimming is not as frightening as he expected.
Make Way for Nancy
Author: Nancy Schön
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567926064
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The indefatigable Nancy Schon is bet-known for her iconic "Make Way for Ducklings" sculpture in the Boston Public Garden. Based on Robert McCloskey's books, visited by thousands of children and adults every year, it has become as familiar and beloved a Boston landmark as the swan boats and the gold dome of the State House. Now she tells the story not only of how the ducks came to Boston (along with the multiple political, artistic and personal challenges involved) but also how they travelled to Moscow, championed by Barbara Bush and Raisa Gorbachev, to mark the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567926064
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The indefatigable Nancy Schon is bet-known for her iconic "Make Way for Ducklings" sculpture in the Boston Public Garden. Based on Robert McCloskey's books, visited by thousands of children and adults every year, it has become as familiar and beloved a Boston landmark as the swan boats and the gold dome of the State House. Now she tells the story not only of how the ducks came to Boston (along with the multiple political, artistic and personal challenges involved) but also how they travelled to Moscow, championed by Barbara Bush and Raisa Gorbachev, to mark the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START).
Double the Ducks
Author: Stuart J. Murphy
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064462498
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
It's hard work, taking care of 5 little ducks. But when each little duck comes home with a friend -- oh, no! Now it's double the ducks and double the work. How can 1 little boy get everything done? Understanding how to double numbers helps children master both addition and multiplication. Fun, friendship, and lots of ducks make learning this essential skill both easy and entertaining.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064462498
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
It's hard work, taking care of 5 little ducks. But when each little duck comes home with a friend -- oh, no! Now it's double the ducks and double the work. How can 1 little boy get everything done? Understanding how to double numbers helps children master both addition and multiplication. Fun, friendship, and lots of ducks make learning this essential skill both easy and entertaining.