Robert McCloskey was a young artist when he brought a crate of ducks back to his studio apartment. Since then, the plucky Mallard family (Jack, Lack, Mack, et al.) has charmed its way into our hearts.

make way for ducklings: the art of robert mccloskey At Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., through June 18. 617-267-9300, www.mfa.org KAHBAHBLOOOM: THE ART AND STORYTELLING OF ED EMBERLEY ...

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston opened an exhibit titled "Make Way for Ducklings: The Art of Robert McCloskey" On Nov. 25. Any child of Massachusetts will recognize the story as well as its iconic ...