Little hands can do so many wonderful things: plant ideas; lift spirits; stretch imaginations. This colorful concept book rouses childrens to use their hands for the good and reach for their dreams.--Publisher.

"As soon as artist Robert McCloskey saw the ducks in Boston Public Garden, he knew he had to write about them. But how? Studying stuffed birds didn't help... As the ducklings grew, he got down on his hands and knees and followed them with pad and pencil. At times he even acted like a duck! Through revision, after revision, Robert improved the art and story, until he and his editor were finally satisfied."--