Robert McCloskey Livres

The 75th anniversary of a beloved children's classic is marked by a celebration of its enduring charm and impact on young readers. This special edition honors the heartwarming story of a mother duck and her ducklings navigating the streets of Boston, showcasing themes of family, perseverance, and the importance of community. The book's delightful illustrations and timeless narrative continue to resonate, making it a cherished addition to any child's library.

Story about a mallard family who make their home near a pond in the Public Garden in Boston

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Enjoy 30 sweet blueberry recipes in this beautifully illustrated official cookbook based on the beloved children’s classic Blueberries for Sal. With over three million copies sold since its publication in 1948, Robert McCloskey’s Blueberries for Sal has established its place in the hearts of readers worldwide. Now, for the first time, you can share Little Sal’s 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 Cupcakes Featuring the author’s 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.

A Caldecott Honor Book!Today is a specidal day for Sal because she gets to go to Buck's Harbour with her dad. But when she wakes up to brush her teeth with her baby sister, she discovers something shocking.... Her tooth is loose!And that's just the start of a huge day!

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.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal! For fans of Blueberries for Sal , One Morning in Maine , and Make way for Ducklings ."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.

Centerburg is a whimsical town where extraordinary events unfold, such as winning money through doughnut eating contests and houses constructed in a day. The story follows Homer Price, a clever boy who outsmarts four cunning bandits with his ingenuity and the help of his pet skunk. Robert McCloskey's humorous portrayal of small-town life captures the charm and quirks of Americana, making it a delightful read for all ages.

Further adventures of Homer Price, including those in which a juke box sets the whole town singing against its will and in which a mad scientist develops weeds that overrun the town.