Blueberries for Sal

Blueberry picking sets two mother-and-child pairs on overlapping paths in the Maine countryside: Sal and her mother gather berries to preserve for winter, while a bear mother is preparing for the same season. As the little ones wander, the story builds its central mix-up from their shared surroundings and appetite for blueberries. Robert McCloskey’s expressive line drawings and gently humorous storytelling accompany this meeting of human and animal families, with the question of whether each mother will find the right little one shaping the adventure.