Today's letter is D which will showcase the Ducklings.
Make Way for Ducklings (by Robert McCloskey) is a children's classic - although I am ashamed to admit I had not read it until I visited Boston in 2016. HOWEVER... I immediately bought a copy before returning home, and I vow to read the book to my grandchildren to make up for my literary oversight.
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| The book tells the story of Mrs. Mallard trying to find the perfect home for her new babies. She leads them through the busy streets of Boston until she settles upon the Public Garden. |
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| The entrance to Boston's Public Garden now commemorates this beloved story with a hands-on statue of Mrs. Mallard and her adorable baby ducklings. |
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| It is heartwarming to see so many children relate to these bronze reproductions. Art comes alive for the next generation and a simple story becomes a treasured classic. |
I have to admit neglecting that one as well. (hanging head) I've worked in early childhood for over 25 years and will have to jot that one down now.
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Stephanie Finnell
@randallbychance from
Katy Trail Creations
http://katytrailcreations.com
LOVE your quilts, Stephanie! I look forward to seeing more of your creations throughout the month :)
DeleteI'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who missed this lovely classic. I'd love to hear what you think after you read it.
I loved seeing all the people around the 'ducks' on my visit to Boston.
ReplyDeleteI probably sat on the park bench for about 45 minutes and admired the children and parents playing around this structure. So quintessential Boston :)
DeleteMolly - Didn't we meet last year during A-Z? You wrote about journaling?
ReplyDeleteHey, your entire alphabet challenge is about all things Boston? I used Boston for the letter B:
https://thethreegerbers.blogspot.ch/2018/04/b-is-for-boston.html
https://thethreegerbers.blogspot.ch/2018/04/d-is-for-denver.html
YES... I did focus on journaling last year :) I loved your Boston post - and look forward to seeing your other travel adventures throughout the month!
DeleteI remember the book but had somehow forgotten that it took place in Boston. The sculptures in the park are adorable.
ReplyDeletehttps://profoundjourney.com D is for Deep Play
I think I didn't know about the book because I'd never been to Boston before (and... being avid NYC fans, we tended to stay clear of anything Red Sox). However, I plan to read this book to my grandchildren and share my Boston photos of the sights that Mrs. Mallard visits.
DeleteInteresting. The bronze ones look almost real in your picture.
ReplyDeleteIt is a life-like structure :)
DeleteI love the bronze ducklings at the Boston Public Garden. Weekends In Maine
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites (besides the Swan Boats... which will be the letter "S" entry) :)
DeleteThis is a children's classic that I missed, too.
ReplyDeleteLet me know what you think of it!
DeleteJack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack!
ReplyDeleteI love how they get dressed up for special events and holidays.
I didn't know they dressed up (or had names!) - how fabulous! Now I have to return to Boston for special events to see their costumes.
DeleteYes, they'll dress up in sports gear whenever a Boston team is in the playoffs, Santa caps for Christmas, straw hats with flowers for Mother's Day, etc. They even wore pink hats for the Women's March. Mother's Day is also the day of the Duckling Parade where kids dress as ducks and march through the Public Garden.
DeleteObviously I need to plan another trip to Boston in May :)
DeleteAs a librarian, I love the book tie-in, but I guess that is to be expected from a blog called Book Nook!
ReplyDelete:) Yes... I love to tie-in anything to literature (just ask my family)
DeleteMy great aunt lived in Harvard and sent my brother and me this book when we were small. I liked it very much and read it to my children too.
ReplyDeleteRegards
Anne
Fellow A to Zed-er from Australia
https://ayfamilyhistory.com/2018/05/03/a-to-z-2018-reflections/