{"title":"Robert McCloskey","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"classic-summer-picture-book-blueberries-for-sal","title":"Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey Picture Book","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eA Classic Summer Picture Book of Blueberry Picking, Family and Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eBlueberries for Sal\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic hardcover picture book by Robert McCloskey about blueberry picking, family rhythms, and a memorable mix-up on a summer hillside in Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e“Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk.” Little Sal drops blueberries into her tin pail as she and her mother gather berries to can for winter. Nearby, a mother bear and her cub are also preparing for the season ahead. As both pairs wander through the blueberry fields, a playful and surprising mix-up unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eFirst published in 1948, this beloved Caldecott Honor book remains cherished for its humor, pacing, and deep sense of place. McCloskey’s expressive pen-and-ink illustrations bring the Maine countryside to life, inviting children to linger over each page and return to the story again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003ePair this story with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/products\/mother-bear-and-cub-postcard-marjan-van-zeyl\" title=\"Marjan van Zeyl summer bear postcard\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMother Bear and Cub postcard by Marjan van Zeyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to create a simple summer story table with blueberries, meadow grasses, and a tender bear family scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"58dj5w\" data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Families Return to This Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrates summer, food gathering, and family rhythms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalances humor, surprise, and reassurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages close observation of nature and daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA treasured read-aloud for seasonal storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful companion for berry picking, summer tables, and nature study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"je3a9h\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaldecott Honor Book, 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE. B. White Read-Aloud Award, Picture Book Hall of Fame, 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALA Notable Children’s Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequently included on best picture book lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"o0yv71\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eBlueberries for Sal\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator: Robert McCloskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst published: 1948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage count: 54–64 pages, depending on edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 3–6 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting: Coastal Maine blueberry fields and pine woods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39272664596544,"sku":"0670175919","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/files\/classic-childrens-book-robert-mccloskey.webp?v=1770295385"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5786\/3232\/collections\/Robert-McCloskey-Alder-_-Alouette-8698987.jpg?v=1701682131","url":"https:\/\/www.alderandalouette.com\/collections\/robert-mccloskey.oembed","provider":"Alder \u0026 Alouette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}