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Blueberries for Sal Paperback – September 30, 1976

by Robert McCloskey (Author)

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What happens when Sal and her mother meet a mother bear and her cub? A Caldecott Honor Book!

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter. Meanwhile Sal's mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite for berries! Will each mother go home with the right little one?

With its expressive line drawings and charming story, Blueberries for Sal has won readers' hearts since its first publication in 1948.

"The adventures of a little girl and a baby bear while hunting for blueberries with their mothers one bright summer day. All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside."—School Library Journal, starred review.

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Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk go the blueberries into the pail of a little girl named Sal who--try as she might--just can't seem to pick as fast as she eats. Robert McCloskey's classic is a magical tale of the irrepressible curiosity--not to mention appetite--of youth. Sal and her mother set off in search of blueberries for the winter at the same time as a mother bear and her cub. A quiet comedy of errors ensues when the young ones wander off and absentmindedly trail the wrong mothers.

Blueberries for Sal--with its gentle animals, funny noises, and youthful spirit of adventure--is perfect for reading aloud. The endearing illustrations, rendered in dark, blueberry-stain blue, will leave you craving a fresh pail of your own. (Picture book)

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Winner of A Caldecott Honor
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"The adventures of a little girl and a baby bear while hunting for blueberries with their mothers one bright summer day. All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside."—School Library Journal, starred review.

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Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 2
Lexile Measure: 600 (What's this?)

Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Puffin Books (September 30, 1976)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 014050169X
ISBN-13: 978-0140501698
Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 0.2 x 8.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 461 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #41 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Bears
- #132 in Books > Children's Books > Classics
- #174 in Books > Education & Teaching

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diane

Don't let the children in your life miss this book.

February 8, 2016

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There is a reason this book is a classic. The pictures are detailed enough for a non reader to know what is going on and and the story is sweet. Sal and her mother go out blueberry picking. Sal wanders a bit and encounters a mother bear while Sal's mother encounters a bear cub. Both mothers quickly realize the sounds they hear while busy picking berries is not from their own offspring and they head off to find their child. Each is happily reunited. This story wouldn't be written today. The pace is slower than many of the current offerings. There is no irratating moralizing going on about staying close to your parent when out in nature etc. The This book always reminds me of a summer vacation day. When there is no schedule to keep or place to be but the simple task of enjoying a beautiful time outside.

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Given my daughter's love for blueberries (she eats them everyday)

July 29, 2017

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I grew up with Blueberries for Sal. It's been on my wish list for quite some time. Given my daughter's love for blueberries (she eats them everyday), I decided it was time to add this to our bookshelves. I'm so glad I did! My daughter is 3.5-years-old, but McClosky's story and black-and-white illustrations not only held her attention but had her asking, "then what happened?" Everything from beginning to end of this book is charming, and it's extended to life beyond the pages, too. My daughter brings her pail into the kitchen every morning and makes the "kaplink, kaplank, kaplunk" noises as we add blueberries for breakfast. Blueberries for Sal is a classic for a reason. Children immediately recognize the parallels between Sal and her mother and Little Bear and his mother. We get lots of giggles when the big mixup is realized.

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One of the best

September 12, 2017

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My mother read this to me and my siblings (and I'm 70 years old). I read it to my three sons. And I often give it as a gift to new parents. When I was a child in New England, we would pick blueberries in rural Maine and always kept an eye out for mama bear and her cub. My favorite McCloskey of all time is Make Way for Ducklings, which, frankly, I've mostly memorized for the same reasons. But that's for slightly older children. I highly recommend all of McCloskey's books. They are a wonderful return to times gone by but worth introducing to young children.

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The author/illustrator of this book has won several Caldecott Honor ...

October 17, 2015

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The author/illustrator of this book has won several Caldecott Honor Book awards, and the reason is that his captivating art, combined with the charming stories are charmingly special. I had one of these books for my children. We wore out the paperback, so I simply HAD to order a replacement. The book I ordered was new. I think I'll see if I can find a worn copy that I wouldn't mind taking apart. I'll put the pages between plastic sheets and sew it together for some new mother. What a charming book for a baby and growing young child to cherish for years!

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MommySan

A fun, fun book

December 12, 2017

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This book was such a favorite of my children's that even as adults when something is messy from a cluttered house to what's happening in Washington DC, we say "it's all mixed up on Blueberry Hill!"

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Mom2Seven

Classic Favorite

March 1, 2017

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We are big fans of McCloskey. His books are well written and beautifully illustrated. Blueberries for Sal is a sweet and simple story that all my children enjoy. A great addition to any home library. We have used this book in our homeschooling as well.

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Kristi

Charming, classic, sweet

July 13, 2016

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This arrived in perfect condition. It's a lovely story with beautiful illustrations. I am currently reading it regularly with my 3-year-old daughter and will be using it in my 1-3 grade Montessori classroom this fall for an author study. As an added bonus there is a Robert McCloskey exhibit with artwork from several of his books (including this one) at the Eric Carle museum through this October.

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One of our favorite books. My son is now in high school, so we're beyond picture books, but I love to buy this as a gift. Love the use of onomatopoeia and the great illustrations. Brings you back to a less crazy life. Miss those days.

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