Written by robert mccloskey, audiobook narrated by owen jordan. Caldecott honor book what happens when sal and her mother meet a. Blueberries for sal is a wonderful book that many children will read for many years to come. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
And theres another surprise, the mama bear and mom meet. Blueberries for sal 9780670175918 by mccloskey, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Blueberries for sal is a childrens picture book by robert mccloskey. The book opens and closes with a picture of little sal and her mother in the kitchen, the mother is canning blueberries. Meanwhile sal s mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite for berries. In this caldecott honor book, little sal and her mother are picking blueberries. Buy a cheap copy of blueberries for sal book by robert mccloskey.
The story features a little girl, sal, and her mother as they go and pick blueberries for winterand a bear cub and his mother as they go and eat berries for winter from the other side of the same hill. The story is of a little girl sal and her mother as they go out into the country to pick blueberries for winter, and a. He grew up in hamilton, ohio, and spent time in boston, new york, and ultimately maine, where he and his wife raised their more about robert mccloskey. A fine first edition in a near fine dust jacket with the original price still present on the jacket. In this classic picture book, little sal becomes so involved in her blueberry picking, she doesnt notice that shes following the wrong mother an equally startled. Blueberries for sal caldecott honor book read along with me simple story time. In this cute book, blueberries for sal, by robert mccloskey, a girl named sal goes blueberry picking and meets someone. Ive heard theories that speculate that part of the charm of this book also lies in the boygirl nature of sal. Blueberries for sal by robert mccloskey, paperback barnes.
Blueberries for sal is a caldecott honor book by robert mccloskey that is about how little sal and little bear. Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. Blueberries for sal 9780140501698 by mccloskey, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The premise was sweet and harkened back to a simpler time and place in the. Blueberries for sal by robert mccloskey children audiobook. The first ever twotime caldecott medal winner, for make way for ducklings and time of wonder, mccloskey was also awarded caldecott honors for blueberries for sal, one morning in maine, and journey cake, ho. Blueberries for sal by robert mccloskey scholastic. The endearing illustrations, rendered in dark, blueberrystain blue, will leave you craving a fresh pail of your own. Published september 17th 1948 by viking books for young readers. You might also check out the book lists section which has lists of books on specific topics and themes along with some additional resources on those topics. Blueberries for sal by robert mccloskey children audiobook 3asafeer. We wore out the paperback, so i simply had to order a replacement.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Blueberries for sal by robert mccloskey, paperback. But when sal wanders to the other side of blueberry hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Blueberries for sal by robert mccloskey overview little sal and little bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the others mother. I have vowed to make notes on all of the library books we check out each week so. Robert mccloskey 19142003 wrote and illustrated some of the most honored and enduring childrens books ever published. As little sal drops blueberries into her tin pail and counts the sounds they make, she meanders away from her mother and ends up trailing a mother bear. Blueberries for sal kindle edition by mccloskey, robert. Extension activity for blueberries for sal by robert mccloskey. Blueberries for salwith its gentle animals, funny noises, and youthful spirit of adventureis perfect for reading aloud. Blueberries for sal book by robert mccloskey thriftbooks. This book is one of the most unforgettable childrens books of all time. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
With its expressive line drawings and charming story, blueberries for sal has won. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. He was declared a living legend by the library of congress in 2000. Nothing happens to mom and nothing happens to the bears. Blueberries for sal is a caldecott honor book by robert mccloskey that is about how little sal and little bear wandered off from their mothers and ended up with the others mother during a day of blueberry picking. Blueberries for sal by robert mccloskey booksamillion.
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