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Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way...

By Emma Bland Smith
Illustrators Illustrated by Becca Stadtlander Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher Astra House Publishing Imprint Calkins Creek ISBN

9781635923926

Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way...

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This behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the classic and beloved picture book Make Way for Ducklings will captivate young artists, writers, readers, and animal lovers alike.



While writing and illustrating the beloved picture book Make Way for Ducklings, Robert McCloskey brings a flock of ducklings into his tiny New York City apartment. But an artist + a bunch of ducklings in his apartment = chaos! There are ducklings in the bathtub and ducklings in the kitchen, quacking at dawn and sitting on his desk. Can he learn to draw them just right before they grow too big?



This glimpse into the creation of a much-loved story for kids is a must-read for fans of children’s books, or for anyone who is interested in the creative process and the importance of persistence.



Note from Jane McCloskey. Author’s note, with photographs and sketches. Information about May Massee. List of books written and illustrated by Robert McMcloskey. Time line. Bibliography. Full-color illustrations were created with gouache and colored pencil. 
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