A mother duck builds her nest, lays her eggs, hatches six ducklings, and teaches them about life on their own.

"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

A mother duck builds her nest, lays her eggs, hatches six ducklings, and teaches them about life on their own.

A mother duck builds her nest, lays her eggs, hatches six ducklings, and teaches them about life on their own. A Level 1 DK Reader

In rainy day duckling the Brave Little Duckling wants to go exploring but it starts to rain. Open the flaps to change the pictures and meet some farmyard friends who rally round to show him that he can have fun whatever the weather. Charming illustrations and an inspiring story combine to make this the perfect book for rainy days.

More than ever, Americans care about the quality and safety of the food they eat. They're bringing back an American tradition: raising their own backyard chickens for eggs and companionship. And they care about the quality of life of their chickens. Fresh Eggs Daily is an authoritative, accessible guide to coops, nesting boxes, runs, breeding, feed, and natural health care with time-tested remedies. The author promotes the benefits of keeping chickens happy and well-occupied, and in optimal health, free of chemicals and antibiotics. She emphasizes the therapeutic value of herbs and natural supplements to maintaining a healthy environment for your chickens. Includes many "recipes" and 8 easy DIY projects for the coop and run. Full color photos throughout. The USDA's new study of urban chicken raising sees a 400% increase in backyard chickens over the next 5 years, driven by younger adults.

Meet animal lover, Tiger Days! A heart-warming series about animals, friendship and adventure, by bestselling author Sarah Lean. Beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout.

On the farm, some eggs are hatching. A flock of sweet ducklings are popping out but one duckling looks different from all the others.Kamila Shamsie retells The Ugly Duckling with great empathy and a warm heart. Cast out and all alone, the odd duckling will need all her bravery and curiosity to survive. Her journey is a search for belonging, but what she finds is the right to be different.

In his latest merry misadventure, Henry the Duck causes trouble for his mother in this energetic and hilarious picture book from beloved author Robert Quackenbush! Henry the Duck’s mother has so many ducklings that she can’t always keep little Henry out of trouble. First, he scoots off, taking all the clean wash with him. Then he walks through wet cement, wrecks a party, and gets lost. When he wanders too close to the lion cage, will he finally heed his mother’s “Quack, Quack, Come back!” warning?

It's a brave new world of bath books now that these innovative, large-sized, shaped bath books are on the scene. The bold colors are inviting, making it easier to wrangle little ones into the tub. Grab a squishy yellow duck, starfish, orange fish, or tugboat, pour in the bubble bath, and let's get clean!