ROBERT MCCLOSKEY

Sal y su mamá van a coger arándanos para hacer conserva para el invierno. Al mismo tiempo, al otro lado de la colina, una mamá osa con su hijito se preparan para el invierno comiendo arándanos. Sal y el osito se confunden: Sal sigue a la mamá osa sin darse cuenta, mientras el osito sigue a la mamá de Sal…

WINNER OF THE CALDECOTT MEDAL The classic tale of a never-to-be-forgotten summer!Out on the islands that poke their rocky shores above the waters of Penobscot Bay, you can watch the time of the world go by, from minute to minute, hour to hour, from day to day. . .So begins this classic story of one summer on a Maine island from the author of One Morning in Maine and Blueberries for Sal. The spell of rain, the gulls and a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and, in the end, the peace of the island as the family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Enjoy 30 sweet blueberry recipes in this beautifully illustrated official cookbook based on the beloved childrens classic Blueberries for Sal.With over three million copies sold since its publication in 1948, Robert McCloskeys Blueberries for Sal has established its place in the hearts of readers worldwide. Now, for the first time, you can share Little Sals love of blueberries with this charming cookbook of thirty family-friendly, blueberry-based recipes to enjoy, including: Classics: Blueberry Pie and Blueberry Muffins Breakfast Treats: Berry Blue Smoothie and Blueberry Coffee Cake with Streusel Delicious Desserts: Moose Tracks Blondies and Blueberry-Coconut CupcakesFeaturing the authors original illustrations as well as new drawings inspired by the iconic images in the book, Blueberries for Sal Cookbook invites you to imagine all the ways Little Sal enjoyed her berries after that memorable day on Blueberry Hill.

¿Que pasa cuando Sal y su mamá se encuentran a mamá osa y a su hijito? Un inolvidable clásico ha nacido. ¡Clin, clan, clun! Sal y su mamá van a coger arándanos para hacer conserva para el invierno. Al mismo tiempo, al otro lado de la colina, una mama osa con su hijito se preparan para el invierno comiendo arandanos. Sal y el osito se confunden: Sal sigue a la mama osa sin darse cuenta, mientras el osito sigue a la mama de Sal. ¿Conseguira cada mama volver a casa con su hijo? Con unos dibujos muy expresivos y una historia encantadora, Arandanos para Sal se ha ganado el corazon de los lectores desde que fue publicado por primera vez en el año 1948. A partir de 4 años.

CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK NATIONAL BESTSELLER Adored by generations of readers, this gorgeously illustrated classic tells a tale of youth, curiosity, and delight as a little girl and her mother make unexpected friends while picking blueberries in the Maine countryside. This Read & Listen edition includes optional audio narration read by Jake Gyllenhaal!One of The Atlantics 65 Essential Childrens BooksAll the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside.School Library Journal (starred review)Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother are 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, Sals 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 gentle, humorous storytelling, Blueberries for Sal will have readers of all ages rooting for their adventurous protagonist to explore, reunite, andof courseeat more blueberries!

A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK This heartwarming classic beautifully conveys lifes everyday pleasures. This Read & Listen edition includes optional audio narration read by Jake Gyllenhaal!As Sal brushes her teeth she noticed something strange. One of her teeth is loose! Her first loose tooth! When the tooth falls out shell be able to put it under her pillow and make a wish. But while Sal digs for clams with her Dad, her loose tooth becomes a lost tooth. How can she make her wish now? Luckily an exciting trip to Bucks Harbor with Dad and baby Jane helps make Sals wish come true.In this beloved story, Robert McCloskeys deep appreciation of the Maine islands comes through in gorgeously illustrated detail.

Centerburg might be your town. Grampa Hercules and his never-ending tall tales, Dulcy Dooner, the uncooperative citizen, unbusinesslike Uncle Ulysses and his friendly lunchroom, the flustered sheriff, the pompous judgethey are all as American as they come. But theres a subtle and delightful difference. In Centerburg, along with the routine of day-to-day living, the most preposterous things keep happening.But nothing fazes Homer Price! Ragweeds taller than fire ladders, music that sets a whole town dancinghe solves these problems calmly and efficiently. Homer Price is a boy with a good supply of common senseand ingenuity!Homers Grampa Hercules is a delightful old rascal and his extravagent reminiscences of his youth are the starting point of many of the episodes. The chapter titles are as enticing as the chapters themselves: The Hide-a-Ride, Looking for Gold, Ever So Much More So, Experiment 13, Grampa Hercules and the Gravitty-Bitties, Pie and Punch and You-Know-Whats.Mr. McCloskeys characters have warmth and kindness and a healthy curiosity; but they are not above a few minor faults and foibles. They are unmistakenably alive. Like Mr. McCloskey himself, they are perpetually amused by the everyday hazards and discrepancies around them.

Young Lentil wants to learn to sing, but no matter how hard he tries he cant sing on key. He cant even pucker his lips to whistle! So Lentil learns to play the harmonica instead and beautifully carries his tune through the winding streets of Alto, Ohio. Lentil masters his craft just as the beloved Colonel Carter returns to town and the Alto residents decide to plan a special celebration. But Old Sneep, the grouchiest man in town, doesnt want anyone celebrating Colonel Carters homecoming. When Old Sneep stops the welcoming parade in its tracks, Lentils music turns out to be just what Alto needs.Robert McCloskey, the Caldecott-winning author and illustrator of Make Way for Ducklings, brings readers this delightful two color picture book.

Welcome to Centerburg! Where you can win a hundred dollars by eating all the doughnuts you want; where houses are built in a day; and where a boy named Homer Price can foil four slick bandits using nothing but his wits and pet skunk. The comic genius of Robert McCloskey and his wry look at small-town America has kept readers in stitches for generations!

Whenever Burt Dow, who lives in a snug little house on the Maine coast, sets out to sea, his pet giggling gull goes along. But this time, it will take all his might and some plain old ingenuity to sa

NATIONAL BESTSELLER CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER The timeless and brilliantly illustrated classic that teaches the importance of kindness, perseverance, and familial love. This Read & Listen edition includes optional audio narration read by Jake Gyllenhaal!One of the merriest picture books ever.The New York Times Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. But when the busy streets of Boston become too risky for her and her family to navigate, the local police step in to make sure Mrs. Mallard and her ducklingsJack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quackmake it to their new home safely. A beautiful portrayal of one duck familys devotion and perseverance, this picture book is a wonderful representation of how families overcome hard times together and a compassionate reminder to trust in the goodness of humanity.

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 mother 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 colour and flavour of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside. School Library Journal, starred review.

This brilliantly illustrated, amusingly observed tale of Mallards on the move has won the hearts of generations of readers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children in 1941, it has since become a favourite of millions. This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Make Way for Ducklings has been described as one of the merriest picture books ever (The New York Times). Ideal for reading aloud, this book deserves a place of honor on every child's bookshelf.