Robert McCloskey

Make Way for Ducklings and Other Stories by Robert McCloskey

Make Way for Ducklings * Ages 4-8 *Narrated by Rod Ross After raising her ducklings on an island in the Charles River in Boston, Mrs. Mallard leads her brood to their permanent home in the Public Garden. Caldecott Medal Book. Time of Wonder * Ages 4-9 *Narrated by James Naughton Simple rhythmic words that are the essence of pure poetry describe the Maine island that is the home of Robert McCloskey. Caldecott Medal Book. The Doughnuts * Ages 5-11 *Narrated by Robert McCloskey Homer is suddenly surrounded by growing stacks of doughnuts when the doughnut machine he is tending goes berserk -- it won't shut off, and the doughnuts keep coming and coming. Homer manages not only to solve the dilemma, but emerges as a hero. Pacific Northwest Young Reader's Choice Award. Burt Dow: Deep Water Man * Ages 5-9 *Narrated by Tim Sample Burt catches himself a lot more than a fish when he and his trusty boat, the Tidely-Idely, put out to sea. A whale of a tale!