Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

"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. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston.

But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions.

This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" ( The New York Times ). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family.

McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. 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. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."-- Children's Literature

Make Way for Ducklings McCloskey, Robert AR Quiz No. 5524 EN Fiction  IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 0.5  AR Quiz Types: RP  Rating:  A merry picture book; very few words; a gravity that underscores the delightful comedy of the pictures.

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Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

"It was late one winter night when Pa' and I went owling," says the main character, a young girl who goes on a quiet journey with her father to go searching for owls, not to hunt or capture, but to simply take in their beauty.

Reading this book almost makes you feel as if you're reading a free verse poem - it is whistful, deep, and rich with imagery. Her description of the night sky, the wind or lack thereof, and the brightness of the moon.

This journey is a silent one but so much is communicated between her, her father, nature surrounding them, and the owl they encounter. It's a beautiful moment that reminds us that we don't always need noise or words, but the silent world around us says so much to us when we listen.

Owl Moon Yolen, Jane AR Quiz No. 5532 EN Fiction  IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 0.5  AR Quiz Types: RP, RV, VP  Rating:  On a winter's night under a full moon, a father and daughter trek into the woods to see the Great Horned Owl.

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Connect the dot coloring page here.
Create an owl mask here.

Owl Moon craft