About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling small in a big city or needs reassurance that the community is a safe, helpful place. This Caldecott Medal winner follows Mr. and Mrs. Mallard as they search for the perfect home to raise their eight ducklings. While the busy streets of Boston present scary obstacles like speeding bicycles and rushing cars, the story beautifully illustrates how kindness from others can help a family find their way. It is a gentle masterpiece about parental devotion, the importance of following directions, and trusting in the goodness of neighbors and community helpers. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students, it provides a sense of security and belonging in a fast-paced world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in reality. The primary 'danger' is traffic and modernization, which is resolved through community cooperation. There is a brief moment of parental separation when Mr. Mallard leaves, but it is presented as a planned meeting rather than abandonment.
