We left the store that day with dog food, 6 ducklings ( NYS minimum) and a bag of duck starter. This spring while we were shopping for dog food at Tractor Supply my daughter talked me into getting ducklings, she didn’t need to twist my arm I had already been thinking about ducks for a couple of years. I was always hesitant because I wasn’t really sure if they would be a good addition. I’ve always enjoyed having chickens, but I was always curious about adding ducks to my backyard flock. Raising ducklings is a little different that chicks, this is everything I learned when raising my first duck flock. For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story.Raising backyard ducks is a great way to supply your family with farm fresh eggs, and their quirky antics and personalities make ducks a fun addition to your backyard flock. 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. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor.

'This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as 'one of the merriest picture books ever' ( The New York Times ). This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. '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.

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