CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Adored by generations of readers, this gorgeously illustrated classic tells a tale of youth, curiosity, and delight as a little girl and her mother make unexpected friends while picking blueberries in the Maine countryside.
One of The Atlantic’s 65 Essential Children’s Books
“All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother are 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 gentle, humorous storytelling, Blueberries for Sal will have readers of all ages rooting for their adventurous protagonist to explore, reunite, and—of course—eat more blueberries!
You’re item was added to pickup at [location]
You’re [amount] away from FREE shipping!
You qualify for FREE shipping!
Translation missing: en.settings.free_shipping_default_message
"This is a very sweet story and still printed with the original 75 year old illustrations. A great pick for any berry loving little girl."
— Vivian (5/5)
A Heartwarming engaging story
"This was a childhood favourite for my daughters. The story is heartwarming. The black and white drawings are surprisingly so engaging! We all loved it for years and now I bought it for my daughter to read to her daughter."
— Jane (5/5)
A classic
"A wonderful tale of a girl and a mom and a baby bear and bear mom. Innocent fun and kids kids engaged."
— Anna (5/5)
Great little book about blueberries and bears
"Family favourite/classic. Cute story about a mama and child and a bear mama and her child. Blueberries are loved by all and only half of them get eaten along the way!"
— Joapplebutter (5/5)
Baby bear and mama bear
"My daughter's childhood favourite we are passing to the next generation."
— Bigethel (5/5)
Classic!
"A lovely tale about the commonalities between species. A must-have for any young reader."
— Mimi (5/5)
Simple and Fun
"I found this super cute and I'm sure children would love it!"
— Cyan (5/5)
Good Book !!
"A childhood favourite - wonderful illustrations and story."
— Eileen (5/5)
a breathtaking story
"This is a wonderful old story. Mother and child go blueberry picking. Mother bear and cub go blueberry eating. At one point child is following bear and cub is following human mother, but the mothers don't know the one behind them is not their own. It's such a sweet story with excellent simple illustrations."
— Polilla (5/5)
Classic tale - children still enjoy
"Even years after publication, this book is still a wonderful read-aloud. Beautiful illustrations."
— OntarioReader (5/5)
Q&A
Appropriate for: Ages 3-5 Years
Published date: May 05, 2026
Language: English
No. of Pages: 40
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
ISBN: 9798217042074
Dimensions:
7.31" W x
0.85" L x
5.75" H
Winner of A Caldecott Honor A Fuse8 Top 100 Picture Book title
"All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside."—School Library Journal, starred review
Robert McCloskey (1914-2003) wrote and illustrated some of the most honored and enduring children's books ever published. He grew up in Hamilton, Ohio, and spent time in Boston, New York, and ultimately Maine, where he and his wife raised their two daughters. The first ever two-time Caldecott Medal winner, for Make Way for Ducklings and Time of Wonder, McCloskey was also awarded Caldecott Honors for Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, and Journey Cake, Ho! by Ruth Sawyer. He was declared a Living Legend by the Library of Congress in 2000. You can see some of his best-loved characters immortalized as statues in Boston's Public Garden and Lentil Park in Hamilton, Ohio.
You May Also Like
Previous
Next
Recently Viewed
Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
Opens in a new window.
eBooks from Indigo are available at Kobo.com
Simply sign in or create your free Kobo account to get started. Read eBooks on any Kobo eReader or with the free Kobo App.
Why Kobo?
With over 6 million of the world's best eBooks to choose from, Kobo offers you a whole world of reading. Go shelf-less with your library and enjoy reward points with every purchase.