Review By JESSICA ALMY Robert McCloskey’s classic book describes a chance encounter between a child and her momma and a bear cub and his momma. When both families head to Blueberry Hill to stock up on fruit for the winter, the little ones get separated from their mothers and begin to follow the wrong mothers […]
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Blueberries for Sal
November 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Books
Tags: 1940s Childrens Literature·Baby Book·Bears·Classic Books·Female Protagonist·Illustration·Living With Wildlife·Mothers·Picture Books·Preschoolers·Respect for Nature·Robert McCloskey·Wildlife Books for Kids
Make Way for Ducklings
November 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY Published in 1941, Robert McCloskey‘s well-known picture book conveys respect for animals and kindness toward them. Mr. and Mrs. Mallard set up their home in Boston, carefully selecting a safe location, building their nest, and hatching eight ducklings. When they agree to meet in the pond in the Public Garden, Mrs. […]
Tags: 1940s Childrens Literature·Animal Families·Classic Books·Ducks·Early Elementary·Preschoolers·Robert McCloskey·Wildlife