Fun With The Family Massachusetts

Geared towards parents with children between the ages of two and twelve, Fun with the Family Massachusetts features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips about traveling with your little ones.

Written by a parent, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has hundreds of ideas to keep the kids entertained for an hour, a day, or a weekend! Fun with the Family Massachusetts leads the way to historical attractions, children's museums, festivals, parks, and much more. Geared towards parents with children between the ages of two and twelve, Fun with the Family Massachusetts features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips about traveling with your little ones.

A fun-filled guide to attractions and events in the Bay State, from hiking mountains in the Berkshires to exploring lighthouses on Cape Cod.

Developed with families in mind, Fun with the Family TM books are the ultimate guides to family fun and adventure. Written by parents for parents, these state-specific guides include hundreds of ideas for families with kids from ages 2 to 12.Featuring visually appealing at-a-glance icons, reader-friendly sidebars, and comprehensive end-of-chapter listings of family-friendly places to stay and eat, these guides to hundreds of fun -- and many free -- things families can see and do are an invaluable reference for both residents and out-of-state visitors.

This Fun with the Family guide to Massachusetts provides easy-to-use and up-to-date information on how to enjoy short term trips with children (ages 2-12). Including places to eat, stay, as well as "Other Things to See and Do" with the kids.

"Robert McCloskey's unusual and stunning pictures have long been a delight for their fun as well as their spirit of place."—The Horn Book Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston. But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home. This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favorite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as "one of the merriest picture books ever" (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf. "This delightful picture book captures the humor and beauty of one special duckling family. ... McClosky's illustrations are brilliant and filled with humor. The details of the ducklings, along with the popular sights of Boston, come across wonderfully. The image of the entire family proudly walking in line is a classic."—The Barnes & Noble Review "The quaint story of the mallard family's search for the perfect place to hatch ducklings. ... For more than fifty years kids have been entertained by this warm and wonderful story."—Children's Literature

A jam-packed guide to the Bay State's family-oriented attractions and events, from agricultural fairs and butterfly conservatories to whale-watching tours and zoos.

Insiders' Guide to Massachusetts is the essential source for in-depth travel information for visitors and locals to the Bay State. Written by a local, and true insider, Insiders' Guide to Massachusetts offers a personal and practical perspective of the state that makes it a must-have guide for travelers as well as residents looking to rediscover their home state.