Reader’s Annotation: Perfect for young readers who are at the age of recognizing family structure in nature: mommy ducks, baby ducks...The personal feel to the illustrations and the Boston landmarks are sure to make this book special to many Americans.
Author: Robert McCloskey
Illustrator: Robert McCloskey
Age: 3 - 7 years
genre/subject: Children's picture book
Plot Summary: Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are a pair of ducks looking for a good place to raise a family. The city of Boston is busy, but they still find a place to lay and hatch eggs, as well as raise their chicks.
Evaluation: Illustrations are timeless. McCloskey won the Caldecott Medal for his illustrations, which are colorless and sketch-like. They are simple, yet lifelike and beautifully capture nature meets city.
Significance & Bibliographic Usefulness:
It was published in 1941, but still appeals to this generation of 3-7 year olds. Illustrations have a personal feel, as do the references to Boston landmarks.
Readalikes: Any other in the Viking Kestrel picture books
Awards/Lists:
- Caldecott Medal (1942)
- Indies Choice Book Award for Picture Book Hall of Fame (2009)
Kirkus
Hook: Mom and ducklings take on the big city!
Ideas, Uses:
ISBN: 978-0670451494
Page Count: 68
Format: hardback
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Pub Date: January 1, 1941
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