{"product_id":"mr-mccloskeys-marvelous-mallards-the-making-of-make-way-for-ducklings-hardcover","title":"Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way for Ducklings - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmma Bland Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBecca Stadtlander\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the classic and beloved picture book \u003ci\u003eMake Way for Ducklings\u003c\/i\u003e will captivate young artists, writers, readers, and animal lovers alike.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile writing and illustrating the beloved picture book \u003ci\u003eMake Way for Ducklings\u003c\/i\u003e, Robert McCloskey brings a flock of ducklings into his tiny New York City apartment. But an artist + a bunch of ducklings in his apartment = chaos! There are ducklings in the bathtub and ducklings in the kitchen, quacking at dawn and sitting on his desk. Can he learn to draw them just right before they grow too big? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis glimpse into the creation of a much-loved story for kids is a must-read for fans of children's books, or for anyone who is interested in the creative process and the importance of persistence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Emma Smith has done a bang-up job imagining how my father wrote \u003ci\u003eMake Way for Ducklings\u003c\/i\u003e. I enjoyed reading her book.\" --\u003cb\u003eJane McCloskey, daughter of Robert McCloskey and author of\u003ci\u003eRobert McCloskey: A Private Life in Words and Pictures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A wonderfully rollicking rendition of the story behind the story.\" --\u003cb\u003eGary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor-winning author of books for children and author of \u003ci\u003eRobert McCloskey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmma Bland Smith is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Most Famous Wolf in the West\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Pig War\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as other fiction and nonfiction books for children. Emma is also a librarian. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBecca Stadtlander is an illustrator and fine artist. In 2019, she won the Golden Kite Award for Picture Book Illustration for \u003ci\u003eMade by Hand: A Crafts Sampler\u003c\/i\u003e. Picture books she has illustrated include \u003ci\u003eFearless World Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOn the Wing\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work is also featured in adult books, editorial publications, stationery, home decor products, and book covers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrator website: \u003c\/b\u003e beccastadtlander.com\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.1 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766160687392,"sku":"9781635923926","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0605ba710407d5704146edce15ee1a3b.webp?v=1780286944","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/mr-mccloskeys-marvelous-mallards-the-making-of-make-way-for-ducklings-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}