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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 
This is wonderful artwork, Jennie! Happy Easter to you and yours as well! Enjoy wonderful days! Best wishes, Michael
Thank you, Michael. All the best to you!
Thanks, Jennie! You are always surpising with wonderful postings! Best wishes, Michael
That’s so nice. Many thanks!
This is such a special book and a perfect sculpture to honour the author. Have a wonderful Easter, Jennie.
It really is, Darlene! Happy Easter to you.
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I LOVED Make Way for Ducklings when I was little. I’ve seen the statues on Boston Common. They’re delightful!
They really are! The book is such a classic, and children today love it as much as we did when we were little.
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Thank you for reminding me about one of my favorite books! Have a ducky Easter – INjoY!!!
I’m so glad, Annette! Happy Easter!
I love this classic book and love this sculpture, I have visited it while in Boston! have a lovely easter!
Lucky you! Children love when we read aloud all the ducklings names, over and over again. Such a wonderful book! Happy Easter, Beth.
Happy Easter…hope it is the best
Thank you.
Such a cool book, Jennie. There are duckings stopping traffic big time here in the Twin Cities.
It really is a cool book. Anytime ducklings stop traffic – anywhere – is reason to smile. Best to you, Don.
Such a lovely sculpture. Happy Easter to you and your family, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you, Pete. It’s quite famous, too. Best to you.
Oh, I remember this book so fondly.
I’m so glad!
Happy Easter, Jennie!
Thank you, Deborah!
You’re welcome!
I’ve seen that a few times, Jennie and it always makes me smile. Happy Easter.
It always makes me smile, too! Happy Easter, Dan.
Happy Easter to you and hubby, Jennie.
Thank you, John. Hubby is spending Easter evening engrossed in Eternal Road. Happy is an understatement. 🙂
So glad he is happy. Thanks, Jennie.
You’re welcome, John.
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When I visited Boston, I did see the ducks and ducklings, but I didn’t realize it was because of the book, Make Way for Ducklings. Happy Easter to you and yours, Jennie. I think it is time for me to reread the book.
I’m so glad you now know, Carla! The sculpture is famous, and of course the story in the book is based in Boston. The ducks are often decorated for special events. I really hope you reread the book. Really!
I like the duckling statues and the book.🤩 Happy Easter, Jennie
Thank you, Hazel!
It’s my pleasure, Jennie.
Happy Easter Jennie!
Thanks, Wayne. Best to you.
We really loved this book back int he day and loved the Boston art! happy Easter to you
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I’m so glad. Best to you, Prior.
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How wonderful, Jennie — and I adore the photo of the sculptures. Happy Easter and big hugs.
Thanks so much, Teagan! Hugs!! 💕
One of my favorite books:)
Me, too!
Sounds like a charming book.
It is. Thank you.
Always loved this book!
Hope you had a great Easter!
One of the best! Many thanks.
Wonderful artwork and Happy Easter to you, Jennie. Such a special book too.
Many thanks, Kamal.
Great story for all ages, ad you well know, Jennie. Hope you and Steve had a very nice Easter.
It’s one of the best. How are you and Cheryl doing? Sending you good wishes!
Thank you for asking. We’re getting along fine, ‘waiting for Spring’. It’s here today but we’re crossing our fingers that it’ll hang around a bit.
By the way, you won’t have your speak do loudly anymore, I have my first set of ‘new ears’. I waited 78 years for this day and it arrived as prescribed 😉
Hearing aids!! It’s a whole new world when you can hear like the old days. You really notice the difference when you take them out at the end of the day and hear ‘nothing’.
I’m not that bad, yet. My issue is having difficulty with high frequency sounds, such as female voices. Now, I can clearly understand my wife when she’s scolding me for something which is why I’m thinking about not recharging them😁
Haha!! 😅
Hi Jennie, this sounds delightful. Thanks for sharing about it.
I’m glad you enjoyed this, Robbie.
I enjoyed that story as a child. The statues are adorable. I trust your Easter was a good one.
Thanks, Ally. I’m glad you enjoyed this story, too. It’s a classic.
Beautiful work 👏 well shared 👏
Thank you!
You are always welcome Jennie 💖
Thank you, Kamal!
an all time classic!
Yes!
Always welcome Jennie 😊
Thank you, Kamal!
I love those duck statues!
I’m glad, Stevie. They are often decorated for a special event or holiday.