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Blueberries for Sal Paperback – Picture Book, September 30, 1976

by Robert McCloskey (Author, Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars 3,810 ratings
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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.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD600L
  6. Dimensions
    0.17 x 8.9 x 7.13 inches
  7. Publisher
    Viking Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    September 30, 1976
  9. ISBN-10
    014050169X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0140501698
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Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk go the blueberries into the pail of a little girl named Sal who--try as she might--just can't seem to pick as fast as she eats. Robert McCloskey's classic is a magical tale of the irrepressible curiosity--not to mention appetite--of youth. Sal and her mother set off in search of blueberries for the winter at the same time as a mother bear and her cub. A quiet comedy of errors ensues when the young ones wander off and absentmindedly trail the wrong mothers.

Blueberries for Sal--with its gentle animals, funny noises, and youthful spirit of adventure--is perfect for reading aloud. The endearing illustrations, rendered in dark, blueberry-stain blue, will leave you craving a fresh pail of your own. (Picture book)

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Winner of A Caldecott Honor
A Fuse8 Top 100 Picture Book title

"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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking Books for Young Readers (September 30, 1976)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 014050169X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140501698
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD600L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.17 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.17 x 8.9 x 7.13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 3,810 ratings

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Robert McCloskey

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John Robert McCloskey (September 15, 1914 – June 30, 2003) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. He both wrote and illustrated eight picture books and won two Caldecott Medals from the American Library Association recognizing the year's best-illustrated picture book. Four of those eight books were set in Maine: Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, Time of Wonder, and Burt Dow, Deep-water Man; the last three all on the coast. His best-known work is another of the picture books, Make Way For Ducklings, set in Boston. In longer works, he both wrote and illustrated Homer Price and he illustrated Keith Robertson's Henry Reed.

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Customers love this classic children's story about blueberry picking in Maine, with beautiful illustrations that appeal through the ages. The book is simple and easy to handle, making it a great value, and customers appreciate it as a baby shower gift. While some find it not too short, others mention it's a bit long for young children.

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205 customers mention "Story quality"200 positive5 negative

Customers love the story of Blueberries for Sal, describing it as an adorable, timeless, and simple children's tale that is a classic in Maine.

"Just as sweet a story as I remember it being from when I was a kid. Nice to read to my LO now." Read more

"As a Mainer, this is a very cute story. I used to go blueberry picking with my mom...." Read more

"...It’s an old story that is very cute and I didn’t care Sal is a girl." Read more

"...Timeless story." Read more

132 customers mention "Book classic"132 positive0 negative

Customers love this classic children's book, which has been enjoyed by multiple generations and remains popular for reading aloud to young children.

"This is a wonderful kids book. I’ve been reading it to my kids for all these years and now I read it to my great grandchildren. They all love it." Read more

"...It was very popular at most elementary libraries. It won awards. Little did I know, years later my husband and I would name our 2nd daughter Sally...." Read more

"This was my favorite book as a child. I always give books as gifts" Read more

"I've read this to children at school, all of my children and grandchildren. I bought this copy for my new great-nephew." Read more

107 customers mention "Illustrations"107 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the beautiful illustrations in the book, noting their engaging and detailed nature, with one customer specifically mentioning the lovely colors used.

"...It’s an old story that is very cute and I didn’t care Sal is a girl." Read more

"A beautiful classic loved by generations!" Read more

"...I thoroughly enjoyed the story, so thoughtful in prose and so precise in page design... There was one page at the beginning of the story where both..." Read more

"...The pictures are amazing. A true work of art. The book itself is made from quality material and will hold up to multiple readings...." Read more

16 customers mention "Sweetness"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet, with several mentioning their love for picking and eating blueberries, and one describing it as a marvelous summer experience in Maine.

"...day and will be reading this book to my grand daughter who loves to pick blueberries. Timeless story." Read more

"...activity too, talking about the native blueberries and leading to blueberry recipes!" Read more

"...story about a child and her mom that have a sweet adventure while picking blueberries in Maine. Great illustrations." Read more

"...It's just a lovely timeless sort of story though. Simple and sweet and the illustrations are adorable...." Read more

14 customers mention "Ease of use"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book simple and easy to handle, with one customer noting it's set in a more simple time and another mentioning it's not too short or complex.

"The best memories of a simpler more fulfilling and honest time." Read more

"...This is such a cute story that is set in a more simple time. Very cute!" Read more

"The book is a classic. Love it! So well done, so Simple and so educational." Read more

"...There are pictures and words but nothing too overwhelming. She often asked for this book by name for more than a year...." Read more

13 customers mention "Gift value"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a good gift, particularly for baby showers, with one mentioning it's perfect for nieces.

"Always a great gift for any newborn." Read more

"...Told with humor and great illustrations, this is an excellent gift in hardback for the new baby, or for any child's birthday or going-away gift,..." Read more

"Great gift for my first Granddaughter" Read more

"This book was a special gift for my little niece...." Read more

12 customers mention "Value for money"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great value.

"...It's worth the price, and in the short time we've had it, I've already decided it will become a keepsake as they grow." Read more

"...Good price good read" Read more

"...I chose this rating because it was a high value for a low cost." Read more

"...Then Amazon came to the rescue with a brand new one,hard bound at a good price too...." Read more

14 customers mention "Length"6 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's length, with some finding it not too short and great for bedtime, while others note it's a bit long for young children.

"...Once I received it, I started reading it to my kids. The book is very long, and drawn out. The story just ends up constantly repeating itself...." Read more

"...It's a nice size for kids and parents to read together - not overly large like some of the other McCloskey hardcover versions...." Read more

"a classic for a young child. too long for my 2.5 yo grandson, but i expect to be able to read it with him in full in another year...." Read more

"...I love the size & quality. It comes with a nice dust jacket but we always remove those since they get ripped & damaged so easily...." Read more

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Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk!
The buildup and mixup of the mother-and-child pairs was playful as much as it was tense, and gentle as much as it was exciting! I thoroughly enjoyed the story, so thoughtful in prose and so precise in page design... There was one page at the beginning of the story where both Sal and her mom are looking directly at the audience. It was the only page that did that (besides the front cover actually) and I wondered what Robert McCloskey tended by it? Inviting us into the story? Whatever the purpose, it stuck out to me since I’m currently changing some illustrations for the particular reason of keeping the storyline moving between the characters...I smile to myself because I wonder if Robert McCloskey would want to change that? And I smile even more when I think about how we all would want to change something about our stories once they’re published. Right? Of course, this book is perfect just as it is, just as all our books are once they’re published, because they’re the best of what we have to offer in that moment of time. This book has won my heart just like it has won hearts since 1948...
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  • Noah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute! Elegant! Classic!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    Love this book! And my 2 year old does too! A classic to hold onto for generations!
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  • Arlene Ball
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great classic
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    This is a wonderful kids book. I’ve been reading it to my kids for all these years and now I read it to my great grandchildren. They all love it.
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  • ES
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet story with lovely illustration
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    Just as sweet a story as I remember it being from when I was a kid. Nice to read to my LO now.
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  • Momma7
    5.0 out of 5 stars So glad I tried this site.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
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    First of all I was amazed at the good condition of the book considering its age. When I was taking Reading for Elementary when I was in college I remember this little book. It was very popular at most elementary libraries. It won awards. Little did I know, years later my husband and I would name our 2nd daughter Sally. I always wanted to get a copy of that book and read it to her, it was just like her at that age. So this year I decided to do that as part of her Christmas gifts. Funny, after that book came in, she called and told me she went out to walk her dog and there was a bear on the college grounds that was near her house, so she and her GSP went home. In all the places she and her family have lived I don't think she has ever encountered a real live bear. This is going to make her laugh. This book is in great shape. Too bad her boys are all grown up, but they will get a laugh when she shares it with them. This book arrived even quicker than I expected. I am thankful for that.I would use this seller again.
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  • brimclm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute Story
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
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    As a Mainer, this is a very cute story. I used to go blueberry picking with my mom. In growing up, my mom would read this story with different voices. Brings back memories and makes me nostalgic.
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  • Paul
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this kids book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
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    Loved this book when I was little and the new one is almost an exact duplicate for the grandkids all these years later.
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  • SweetTart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024
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    This book was perfect for me to give to my grandson when he was born. My father’s name is Sal (Salvatore). I wrote something to my grandson about his great grandfather & our family. It’s an old story that is very cute and I didn’t care Sal is a girl.
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  • Mary H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
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    Read this to my grandchildren when they were little, still one of my favorite.
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  • Fidel Alejandro Sanchez Flores
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro muy lindo
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 4, 2018
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    El libro es de muy buena calidad y la historia es muy tierna. Lo compré para mi hija que cumplirá 6 años. Empezaremos a leerlo juntos y espero que poco a poco ella lo pueda leer sola.
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  • Anónimo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Una joya
    Reviewed in Spain on March 2, 2017
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    Me parece una preciosidad de libro y de historia. Cuenta lo que ocurre en un día de verano en Maine, Estados Unidos. Fue publicado por primera vez en 1948. He comprado el de tapas blandas y quizá el de tapas duras sea más especial aún. Un cuento lindo con algo de humor y suspense, nada de moralejas, sustos ni pretensiones. Las ilustraciones monocromas son bellísimas, frescas y cautivadoras. Recomendable.
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    Reviewed in Spain on March 2, 2017
    Me parece una preciosidad de libro y de historia. Cuenta lo que ocurre en un día de verano en Maine, Estados Unidos. Fue publicado por primera vez en 1948. He comprado el de tapas blandas y quizá el de tapas duras sea más especial aún. Un cuento lindo con algo de humor y suspense, nada de moralejas, sustos ni pretensiones. Las ilustraciones monocromas son bellísimas, frescas y cautivadoras. Recomendable.
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  • Christopher prost
    5.0 out of 5 stars a book that kids love - tried and tested thru the years!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2024
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    This is a book every child should have! I first read it as a small and loved it, and it has never lost its charm. The story is appealing and holds their interest; the illustrations are wonderful. An unforgettable treasure of a book!
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  • Bihzad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in India on May 30, 2023
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    I like this book
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  • Anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2021
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    A lovely book with the charm of the olden days. Lovely illustrations as expected and a good quality paper! Would love to collect more in this genre! I love how this subtlely speaks of how we share resources with other creatures! A lesson we certainly we need to learn and teach the younger ones.
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