This is a favorite post from Easter many years ago.
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Robert McCloskey’s classic story, Make Way for Ducklings, is immortalized in bronze statues in the Public Garden on Boston Common. Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings, Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack are all decked out and dressed in their fancy bonnets, ready for Easter.
This classic children’s book was written in 1941 and received the coveted Caldecott Medal in 1942. The story, based in Boston, is about two ducks, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard, and their journey to find a proper home and start a family. After the ducklings hatch, there are adventures throughout the city and help from a friendly policeman named Michael.
Make Way for Ducklings has been continuously in print since it was first published. As of 2003, the book had sold over two million copies. The city of Boston has whole-heartedly embraced the story. In the Public Garden where the Mallards eventually settled, the bronze statues of Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings by artist Nancy Schön was erected in 1987 – a tribute to Robert McCloskey.
Happy Easter from the Bronze Ducklings at the Public Garden in Boston.
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
Happy Easter to you!
And to you, Annette!
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The things I learn! Happy Easter to you and… all the ducklings out there.
Thank you, Ally. Happy Easter to you!
I love this post , happy easter to you, Jennie!
Thanks, Beth. Happy Easter!
I love those bronze statues. What a wonderful tribute to a great book and an awesome author. Happy Easter to you and yours, Jennie.
It really is quite a wonderful tribute. The ducks are very popular. If the Bruins win the Stanley Cup this year, the ducks will be decorated in Bruins gear. Happy Easter, Darlene!
I have roots in Boston, we’ve read the book and been on the swan boats.
Lucky you, Kara. It’s quite wonderful, as you know. I still read the books to my preschool class.
Another wonderful book! Happy Easter, Jennie!
It is, and thank you! Happy Easter, Alethea.
Thank you ❤
You are welcome!
It is fun to walk around the Beacon Hill area and find visual references from the book still in existence. And those statues are much loved…
Well said, Will. It really is wonderful! When I saw the exhibit at the Eric Carle Museum, the artist who did the bronze statues had miniatures on display. Of course seeing the original art of the book was a thrill! If the Bruins win the Stanley Cup, I look forward to the ducks being duly decorated.
I remember Make Way for Ducklings! And I immediately recognized the Boston ducks. Happy Easter, Jennie!
I’m so glad you knew the ducks and remembered the book. Win-win. Happy Easter, Liz.
I remember seeing them in Boston. I laughed and laughed.
And a Happy Oster Tag, Jennie, to you and yours
Yes, you were in Boston having dinner with Leonard Nimoy and his parents. I’m glad you took in the sights, especially the bronze ducks. Aren’t they wonderful? Happy Oster Tag to you, Don.
Aw!! Happy Easter, Jennie 😁🤗
I love the bronze duck and ducklings all dressed for Easter! How wonderful!
They are a tradition in Boston, revered for the book, and they take on costumes for something big. If the Bruins win the Stanley Cup, the ducks will be all decked out. 😀
I have seen many cars stop to allow ducklings to cross busy roads. It makes you realise how many people have good natures, given the chance to act kindly.
Best wishes, Pete.
Yes! I think most people are good natured. Best to you, Pete.
Have a lovely Easter weekend Jennie.
Thank you, FR. You, too.
Sweet. Happy Easter Jennie! 🐇🐰🥚🙏
Thank you, Cindy. Best to you.
I think that duck might sink though!!
Haha!
Terrific stuff. Happy Easter to you and Steve! Ryan’s getting married in less than two months.
Thank you, Pete. How exciting that the wedding is close at last!
Love those ducks! Happy Easter
Thank you.
What a wonderful idea to celebrate.
Yes! Thank you, Pam.
I love those bunny, Jennie.
Thank you, from one bunny lover to another.
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I hope you had a wonderful Easter, Jennie. What a fantastic group of duck and ducklings to honour such a wonderful book. Thank you for sharing it.
I had a lovely Easter. I hope you did, too. Yes, the bronze duck and ducklings are quite the popular attraction in Boston. What a wonderful tribute to a classic book. A funny story, when the author was trying to draw ducklings in his house, they moved so fast that he couldn’t get a good image. So, he gave them a little wine (maybe whiskey) to slow them down so he could draw. 😅 Best to you, Norah.
If I’d heard that story of the wine before, I’d forgotten it. It’s so funny. Thank you for sharing it, Jennie. Sometimes we need the backstories too. 😉
I think backstories are often the best. This one was funny! Best to you, Norah.
It is funny! 😂 Best to you too, Jennie. 💖
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I have come to realize that few children’s picture books cross the ocean. This sounds lovely, Jennie.
Robbie, I have come to realize the same thing. It’s sad. While we have many books on South Africa, they’re not from publishers outside of America. Wouldn’t you think a great book would be published across the oceans? Norah in Australia often posts terrific books, but they’re not available here.
All my grumbling and agreement aside, the books that are classics and remain popular should be available worldwide. Make Way For Ducklings was published in the 1940’s, and is still popular. Yes, it is a lovely story. Thank you, Robbie.
Happy Belated Easter, Jennie!!
That is a good book!
Thank you, Deborah! Yes, it is.
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Thanks so much, Michael!
Sorry, Jennie! I missed the whole Easter as I missed this post.I hope you had a nice celebration! xx Michael
No worries, Michael! This was a fun post. Happy belated Easter.🐇