The book centers on a pair of mallards who raise their brood of ducklings on an island in the lagoon in the Boston Public Garden.

But when the busy streets of Boston become too risky for her and her family to navigate, the local police step in to make sure Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings-Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack-make it to their new home safely.

 A beautiful portrayal of one duck family's devotion and perseverance, this picture book is a wonderful representation of how families overcome hard times together and a compassionate reminder to trust in the goodness of humanity.