num_pages: 40
description: 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 childrens books or for anyone who is interested in the creative process and the importance of persistence.
language: English
title: Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way for Ducklings
publisher: Calkins Creek