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Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey Picture BookA Classic Summer Picture Book of Blueberry Picking, Family and Nature Blueberries for Sal 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. 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
A Classic Summer Picture Book of Blueberry Picking, Family and Nature
Blueberries for Sal 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.
“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.
First 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.
Pair this story with our Mother Bear and Cub postcard by Marjan van Zeyl to create a simple summer story table with blueberries, meadow grasses, and a tender bear family scene.
Why Families Return to This Story
- Celebrates summer, food gathering, and family rhythms
- Balances humor, surprise, and reassurance
- Encourages close observation of nature and daily life
- A treasured read-aloud for seasonal storytelling
- Beautiful companion for berry picking, summer tables, and nature study
Awards and Recognition
- Caldecott Honor Book, 1949
- E. B. White Read-Aloud Award, Picture Book Hall of Fame, 2015
- ALA Notable Children’s Book
- Frequently included on best picture book lists
Book Details
- Title: Blueberries for Sal
- Author & Illustrator: Robert McCloskey
- First published: 1948
- Format: Hardcover
- Page count: 54–64 pages, depending on edition
- Recommended age: 3–6 years
- Setting: Coastal Maine blueberry fields and pine woods
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