In today’s Special Edition of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, you’ll meet the man behind Make Way for Ducklings. Robert McCloskey was the first to win two Caldecott Awards, and his books are arguably among the most celebrated picture books of all time.

His most popular picture book wouldn’t stay on the page, either. His ducks became permanent sculptures fixed in Boston Public Garden, and even made a way for international diplomacy as part of the START Treaty between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. in 1991. 

A picture book is a powerful piece of art. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• what it was like having Robert McCloskey for a Dad 
• one of the hardest parts of his life as a successful artist
• what his picture books gave the world

Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/special-edition-robert-mccloskey/.