Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

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Blueberries for Sal

by Robert McCloskey

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⭐4.2 on Goodreads ⭐

Recommended reading age: 3 - 7 years / Grade Preschool - 2

Winner of A Caldecott Honor.

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Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

 

“Blueberries for Sal” by Robert McCloskey is a true classic children’s picture book set in rural Maine, USA. Specifically, Blueberry Hill, believed to be somewhere on Scott Island off East Penobscot Bay, Maine.

This classic story follows young Sal and her mother as they go blueberry picking on a quiet Maine hillside. Sal accidentally crosses paths with a bear cub doing the same thing.  Through gentle storytelling and sweet, detailed illustrations, the book captures natural landscapes and celebrates outdoor exploration and everyday family moments.

It is a popular choice for readers seeking children’s books set in the United States. If you’re looking for a story that highlights American countryside settings and regional life, “Blueberries for Sal” could be a great choice.

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Example edition details:

  • Title: Blueberries for Sal
  • Author: Robert McCloskey
  • Edition published date: Sept. 30 1976
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN 10: 014050169X
  • ISBN: 978-0140501698
  • ASIN:
  • Pages: 64
  • Language: English
  • Series: n/a

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Location mentioned in the book: Blueberry Hill, Scott Island, United States

“One day, Little Sal went with her mother to Blueberry Hill to pick blueberries.”

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About the author

Robert McCloskey (1914 –  2003) was an American writer and illustrator of children’s books. He is famous for some of the most well-known and most enduring children’s books, such as  “Make Way for Ducklings“.

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