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Blueberries for Sal

Blueberries for Sal


by Robert McCloskey

  • LITERATURE
  • 1948
  • PAPER
  • 69 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A timeless children's classic of Maine in the summer, winningly illustrated by the great Robert McCloskey. Sal and her mother go blueberry picking but find they must share their berries with a mother and baby bear. (USE211, $17.99)

Centerburg Tales, More Adventures of Homer Price

Centerburg Tales, More Adventures of Homer Price


by Robert McCloskey

  • LITERATURE
  • 1951
  • HARD COVER
  • 191 PAGES

A winningly illustrated and engaging sequel with even more shenanigans of the enduring Homer. (USE296, $18.99)

Homer Price

Homer Price


by Robert McCloskey

  • LITERATURE
  • 1943
  • HARD COVER
  • 146 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The first six episodes in the life of Homer Price, pitched at ages 8-12, including one in which Homer and his pet skunk capture robbers and another about a donut machine on the rampage. (USE295, $16.99)

Make Way for Ducklings

Make Way for Ducklings


by Robert McCloskey

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

In this charming Caldecott winner, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard search for the best place to raise a family in Boston, visiting all the popular sights, before settling on a nice island in the St. Charles River. (BOS25, $18.99)

One Morning in Maine

One Morning in Maine


by Robert McCloskey

  • LITERATURE
  • 1976
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

This is McCloskey's charming sequel to Blueberries for Sal, in which Sal loses her tooth, digs for clams and crosses to the mainland in a motorboat. Suitable for readers ages 4 to 7. (USE212, $17.99)

Time of Wonder

Time of Wonder


by Robert McCloskey

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1957
  • PAPER
  • 63 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The captivating tale of two girls on vacation in Maine by the author of Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine and (of course!) Make Way for Ducklings. It won the Caldecott Medal in 1958. (USE328, $19.99)

 

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