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Blueberries for Sal (Picture Puffins) (Paperback) (平装)
by Robert McCloskey
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Family, Award-winning books, Ages 0-3, Children's book |
| Market price: ¥ 108.00
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¥ 98.00
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MSL rating:
 Good for Gifts |
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Beautiful Symmetry of Nature, Family, and Nurture! |
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
OK, I have to admit that my review is probably completely unnecessary in view of the fact that there are already 55 positive ones but... I have vowed to make notes on all of the library books we check out each week so that, should I have a book faintly perched on the edge of my mind, I will be able to scan back through my reviews until I find the one I am remembering. That said, this book has been the naptime request of my 4 year old for several days and she "read" it to a pillow on the sofa just yesterday. She especially loves the phrase "Where, oh where, is my child?" She got that one dead-on. This is an excellent book for retelling and could be acted out very successfully in a short dramatic play in kindergarten. The plot is simple and fun and leads to great discussions about how humans prepare for winter (gathering the harvest, preserving foods by canning them) vs. animals who hibernate (that would be the bear). This book is, of course, need I say it? A winner. You won't be disappointed if you purchase this one. And little Sal (Sally? It's a girl) is as cute as a button. With such wonderful 1940's illustrations, and a warm message, this book is a cozy reminder of days gone by. |
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M. Allen Greenbaum (MLS quote), California
<2007-01-04 00:00>
Famed author Robert McCloskey (Make Way for Ducklings, One Morning in Maine, and others) wrote and illustrated this gently humorous parallel tale of two moms and their daughters on a blueberry hunt. One pair is human, and the other pair is bear! As they proceed up opposite sides of rolling hill covered in blueberries, each member of the species copies the other: The moms focus on the task at hand, remembering the harsh winter ahead; the children ("Little Sal" and "Little Bear") focus on the immediate pleasures of eating blueberries-so much so, that each gets lost.
In a deftly portrayed switch, McCloskey shows the Little Bear following Little Sal's mom, and Little Sal following the Little Bear's mom. The two lost children are unafraid of following the mismatched grown-ups (ok, so McCloskey takes some liberties in this very light book). Eventually the two moms turn around and see who is following: Little Bear's mother discovers Sal and turns away: ("She was old enough to be shy of people, even a very small person like Little Sal.") Meanwhile, Little Sal's mom discovers Little Bear, and the mother back away: ("She was old enough to be shy of bears, even very small bears like Little Bear.") Each pair reunites and returns home, with an adventure and berries to savor over the winter.
McCloskey's deep blue-black drawings complement the appealing symmetry and innocence of the book, and the period furnishings, uncluttered landscape, and fashions add to the book's sentimental and enduring attraction. This is a very good bedtime story for little ones who can appreciate an affectionate and tender book.
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B. T. Davis (MSL quote), Temecula, CA
<2007-01-04 00:00>
Yesterday a woman turned around from blueberry picking on Blueberry Hill expecting to find her little toddler, Sal, but discovered instead a bear cub munching a mouthful of berries from her bucket. Sal was nowhere in sight, as apparently the mother had picked berries for some time thinking that the little bear following her was Sal. More alarmingly, when the mother found Sal she reported having followed a large bear around for some time, probably the cub's mother who had also mistaken Sal for her own cub. Fortunately no one was hurt but everyone should keep close track of their children if picking berries for the winter on Blueberry Hill.
Author/illustrator Robert McCloskey has created a delightful set of images to bring his timeless tale of mistaken identity to life. Christopher had a hard time deciding which was funnier, Blueberries for Sal or Curious George Takes a Job. Sal is definitely more charmingly life-like, bringing back the by-gone era of canning fruits for the winter. This book serves a multi-layered role of teaching the importance of listening and the ways of earlier American families in a wonderful outdoor setting. A great book!
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A reader (MSL quote), WV United States
<2007-01-04 00:00>
McCloskey wrote this about his wife Margaret (daughter of author Ruth Sawyer Durnad) and daughter Sally encountering a mother bear and cub while picking blueberries on Deer Isle. The story has some funny turns when both mother and child get separated and wind up finding the wrong family member. Imagine that! Well, all's well that ends well. And, guess you wondered what happened in the end don't you? You'll have to see for yourself. McCloskey sadly passed away on June 30, 2003 most of his life he illustrated and wrote children's books. He wrote eight books during his life. The entire book reflects on family experiences, small-town life, and life in Boston. His story, 'Make Way for Ducklings' is set in Boston. McCloskey is one of the few authors that depicted Americana in a light-hearted vision through his illustration. He will be sadly missed. 'Blueberries for Sal' won the Caldecott award for children's book illustration. It's a darn good story to boot, too! |
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Jackson (MSL quote), California
<2007-01-04 00:00>
I loved this book as a child because I saw myself in Sal who was curious and spunky and had a serious independent streak. She was and is what is called a Tom Boy. And like Sal and her Mom, my Mom and Aunt Ann would take me with them to pick blueberries or what we call huckleberries here in the west coast, and on the hillsides of Mt St Helens, Mt Rainier, Mt Shasta etc.
Knowing that we saw black bears and always had to be prepared if cubs were around, made this story "real" to me. And I love stories where the girl isn't a whimp, but is allowed to be herself and is shown doing both normal activities but activities that show a more rural or self sufficient idea.
I also like the story because it is a great Mother and daughter tale and shows that even the human animal like the bear and her cub, have such caring personalities. Oh and I also identified with eating the more berries than you pick them.
Unless someone has tasted a sweet freshly picked blueberry or strawberry etc they have no idea how wonderful the taste and smell is and that you really cannot stop at just one. I wonder how many parents who have taken the kids along to pick berries have done so knowing that the kid will probably not produce much fruit for canning or baking, and may even come home with a tummy ache. But that it is a great outing and make for great memories. |
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