~ A Bus ~ A Boat ~
A Big Pink Duck
In search of cooler temps, we flew off to the eastern shore . . .
And spent a few days in Boston before heading north to Maine.
Come along as the pedicab winds
its way through the streets of Boston . . .
To our destination at the
corner of Beacon and St. Charles . . .
and a favorite spot,
The Boston Public Garden.
The first public botanical garden in America, The Boston Public Garden was designed for meandering with paths through grassy lawns, beautiful blooming beds, and a charming lagoon where one can still ride the Swan Boats.
Created over 100 years ago specifically for The Lagoon, the Swan Boats are still operated by their originators, the Paget family.
The grassy banks along The Lagoon are
the perfect spot to linger on a warm summer day.
The Lagoon is home to many live ducks . . .
And graceful swans.
And the Public Garden is home to
the famous Mallard family of
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS.
The bronze sculpture by Nancy Schon was created for the Garden in 1987 as a tribute to Robert Mc Closkey and the book that introduced Boston Public Garden to children around the globe.
Robert Mc Closkey published his now famous children's classic in 1941. It was awarded the 1942 Caldecott Medal for Mc Closkey's exceptional charcoal drawings.
Mrs. Mallard proudly leads her
caravan of eight ducklings along the Boston cobblestone.
Jack
Kack
Lack
Mack
Nack
Ouack
Pack
Quack
One of my favorites, MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS, is a classic that I think belongs in every child's library. It offers children a "duck's eye" view of Boston and child-like behaviors to which children easily relate. Click here to read about another famous city park with a wonderful statue in tribute to ALICE IN WONDERLAND.
You can find MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS, here on Amazon.
Robert Mc Closkey published eight books for children.
His work often reflected his island life in Maine.
Three More Favorites:
BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL
ONE MORNING IN MAINE
TIME OF WONDER
Come back soon for a peek at our trip to coastal Maine.
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