At Merrill Road this year, we will be reading Across America.
We start our adventure in Boston, Massachusetts where we will meet Robert McCloskey. His book Make way for Ducklings was inspired by the ducks in the Boston Public Garden. Once he decided to develop the story, the author learned all he could about mallards. He even bought ducks at a market, so he could observe them and follow them around. Imagine having ducks living in your bathtub!
Our second stop will be in Maine where Barbara Cooney the author of Miss Rumphius
heard stories about an elderly woman who supposedly lived in the area. This woman was
known for throwing out lupine seeds wherever she went. This "Lupine Lady" was given credit
for the fields of lupines scattered all around that part of the country. Mrs. Cooney pulled
from this character and her own experiences and travels to write this intriguing book
Miss Rumphius.
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI love it! :-)