A classic tracing all the way back to 1941, this is the story of a family of mallards making it through Boston safe and sound.

"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 amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of audiences. Awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. "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"