This book is about Sal who goes berry picking with her mother. Little Bear also goes berry hunting with his mother. They both wander off and end up running into the other's mother! This is a cute book, great for a read aloud with any age.

The classic picture book about Sal and her mother picking blueberries when they get mixed up with a mother bear and her cub.

The classic picture book about Sal and her mother picking blueberries when they get mixed up with a mother bear and her cub.

IRL: Grades K-3
Awards: Caldecott Medal (Honor Book – 1949)
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (1949)
Indies Choice Book Award (Picture Book Hall of Fame – 2015)
Ohioana Book Award (Winner – Juvenile Literature – 1949)

"Blueberries for Sal" follows the adventures of Sal and her mother as they go blueberry picking on Blueberry Hill. Meanwhile, a bear cub and his mother are also on the hunt for berries. In a mix-up, Sal and the bear cub end up following each other's mothers. Simple yet Beautiful illustrations and gentle storytelling, McCloskey invites readers into the lush landscapes of Maine, where the sights and sounds of nature come alive.Teachers can engage students in discussions about the importance of observation and exploration in understanding the world around us. The book also provides opportunities for activities such as nature walks.