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Blueberries for Sal

Pages
54
Published
1976
Language
English

Synopsis

Join Sal and her mother on a sunny day in Maine as they pick blueberries to can for the winter. But Sal isn't the only one looking for berries! A mother bear and her cub are also preparing for winter, leading to a charming mix-up in the berry patch. This classic tale celebrates nature, family, and the simple joys of a summer day.

About the author

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Robert McCloskey

John Robert McCloskey (September 15, 1914 – June 30, 2003) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He wrote and also illustrated nine picture books, and won two Caldecott Medals from the American Library Association for the year's best-illustrated picture book. Four of the nine books were set in Maine: Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, Time of Wonder, and Burt Dow, Deep-water Man; the last three were all set on the coast. His best-known work is Make Way For Ducklings...

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