Public Garden - Make Way for Ducklings - Robert McCloskey - Boston, MA - Literary Sites on Waymarking.com

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Make Way for Ducklings is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey. First published in 1941, the book tells the story of a pair of mallard ducks who decide to raise their family on an island in the lagoon in Boston Public Garden, a park in the center of Boston, Massachusetts.

Make Way for Ducklings won the 1942 Caldecott Medal for McCloskey's illustrations, executed in charcoal then lithographed on zinc plates. As of 2003, the book had sold over two million copies. The book's popularity led to the construction of a statue in the Public Garden of the mother duck and her eight ducklings, which is a popular destination for children and adults alike. The book is also the official children's book of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Praise for the book is still high over sixty years since its first publication, mainly for the enhancing illustrations and effective pacing. It was criticised for having a loose plot, however, as well as poor characterization. The book is extremely popular worldwide. The city of Boston, where the story is set, as well as Novodevichy Park, Moscow, have both built small statues based on the story.

Short Description: A bronze statue of the ducklings by Nancy Schön is a popular attraction in Boston Public Garden Book Title: Make Way for Ducklings Author's Name: Robert McCloskey Name of Waymarked Item: A bronze statue of the ducklings by Nancy Schön Location of Item: Boston Public Garden More Information: A bronze statue of the ducklings by Nancy Schön is a popular attraction in Boston Public Garden. It is not in the book, but based on the book due to it's popularity. Admission Price?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Link to more information about the book or waymarked item.: [Web Link] First Year Published: Not listed

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