Make Way for Ducklings

About “Make Way for Ducklings”

First published in 1941, the book tells the story of a pair of mallard ducks who decide to raise their family on an island in the lagoon in Boston Public Garden, a park in the center of Boston, Massachusetts. The book is a children's story written by Robert McCloskey. It follows the ducks as they navigate the challenges of finding a safe place to nest and care for their young in an urban environment. The story is set in a real location and reflects the natural behavior of ducks in a city setting.