Join a celebration of Robert McCloskey and his classic picture book "Make Way for Ducklings." Emma Bland Smith gives a behind-the-scenes look at how McCloskey worked to get the illustrations right for the book. The session also involves an exploration of the relevancy of this book for today's children and a look at other McCloskey picture books.
Where: | Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible) ![]() ![]() ![]() |
When: | Sat, Mar 4, 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Signing area: | Signing Area - Children (following presentation)
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Genre: | Children / Teens |
Moderator: | Marilyn Carpenter |
Emma Bland Smith is a public librarian and the author of many books for children. She writes mostly nonfiction picture books and her latest include "Mr. McCloskey's Marvelous Mallards: The Making of Make Way for Ducklings," "How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower" and "The Gardener of Alcatraz....