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Blueberries for Sal Paperback – Illustrated, September 30, 1976

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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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"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.

Publisher : Puffin Books; Illustrated edition (September 30, 1976)
Language : English
Paperback : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 014050169X
ISBN-13 : 978-0140501698
Reading age : 3 - 7 years
Lexile measure : AD600L
Grade level : Preschool - 2
Item Weight : 6.2 ounces
Dimensions : 7 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #4,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #38 in Children's Bear Books (Books)
- #134 in Children's Classics
- #221 in Education & Teaching (Books)

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diane

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

Reviewed in the United States on 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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Jessica at Cracking the Cover

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

Reviewed in the United States on 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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Belinda Grimbeek

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk!

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020

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The buildup and mixup of the mother-and-child pairs was playful as much as it was tense, and gentle as much as it was exciting! I thoroughly enjoyed the story, so thoughtful in prose and so precise in page design... There was one page at the beginning of the story where both Sal and her mom are looking directly at the audience. It was the only page that did that (besides the front cover actually) and I wondered what Robert McCloskey tended by it? Inviting us into the story? Whatever the purpose, it stuck out to me since I’m currently changing some illustrations for the particular reason of keeping the storyline moving between the characters...I smile to myself because I wonder if Robert McCloskey would want to change that? And I smile even more when I think about how we all would want to change something about our stories once they’re published. Right? Of course, this book is perfect just as it is, just as all our books are once they’re published, because they’re the best of what we have to offer in that moment of time. This book has won my heart just like it has won hearts since 1948...

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Nelson

There's a reason this book has so many stars!

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019

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I decided to purchase some more children's books for my kids.

If you're a parent and you've ever set out on this task, it's not an easy one. Most books targeted for toddlers are very watered down. My oldest was ready for something with a bit more plot without taking away the pictures. That's truly hard to find. As a former reading teacher, I want to embed in him a love for story prior to school, and this book delivers! It's probably not for your first bedtime stories with a young baby, but it's great for the next step. The story is cute. The words are a little more intensive on the page, but my not quite 2 year old can still grasp it. Be forewarned, your child may want to start eating more blueberries, but if that's not a problem, get this book. It's worth the price, and in the short time we've had it, I've already decided it will become a keepsake as they grow.

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CWC

One of the best

Reviewed in the United States on 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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Elisa Maria

An Old Favorite

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018

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I LOVE this book. I read it to my children and then my grandchildren. As a child I went blueberry picking with my mom and her friend where we lived in Alaska. Then I took my children blueberry picking in the same places and later my grandchildren. When the children were small I put bells on their shoes to keep track of them and ward off unsuspecting bears who might be harvesting berries in the same area. Blueberries for Sal is a delightful story that brings many happy memories to me, but even if you have never picked a wild blueberry, you will enjoy sharing this story with the youngsters in your life.

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Becky O

this is a wonderful kids' classic

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020

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The story is gentle and very appealing to little ones from under two to kindergarten age. And the child, little Sal, is appropriately independent and dressed for outdoor activity, as, in my opinion, every little kid ought be.
I happened to have a tiny tin pail from some garden purchase, which, with fresh blueberries, allowed my little one to "plunk" and eat as we read, over and over and over - which is a good thing.

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Sincerity

An Unforgettable Classic - also check out "Before Five in a Row"!

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020

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Blueberries for Sal spans generations as it brings back wonderful memories of both my own childhood and reading to my own children when they were young. I greatly look forward to sharing with grandchildren someday!

It's also one of the books featured in "Before Five in a Row" - a great book that takes you and your little ones through classic books and suggested educational activities pertaining to the stories.

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Ilana

Sweet and with a strong female toddler protagonist!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2017

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I was looking for 'feminist' pre-school books - ones with strong female characters and lack of stereotyping. Despite being very old, this book fits the bill. The phrasing and length isn't the most compelling thing for a modern audience but my children (2 and 4 years) liked it and wanted to go back to it. Sal wears dungarees and goes wandering off behind bears and both human characters are female so it's a good addition to the feminist pre-school bookshelf to try and redress the balance somewhat!

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Old Cape Coder

A true classic told by the master of New England children's books.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2019

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Little Sal and Little Bear mix up their mothers on Blueberry Hill! McCloskey has perfectly captured the innocence and drama of the little girl and the little bear and the grandeur of the great outdoors. He also reminds us that we share nature with other creatures.

Betty

Lovely but not a hit

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2015

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I have no childhood connection to this book, just bought it randomly. Lovely little story and nicely illustrated, but a little long. Failed to become a favourite or asked for book of either a 2 or 5 year old.

Velo Mitrovich

Still great after all these years

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2016

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This was my favourite book 55-years-ago and it's still one of my favourites. I've given copies to numerous friends for their kids and all loved it.

Mr Raymond Miles

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2018

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Great book - quite long though.

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