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One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey

One Morning in Maine

Robert McCloskey

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · April 14, 1952

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring One Morning in Maine.

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Who it’s for
A loose tooth and Maine-island detail give everyday childhood pleasures room to shine.
Themes
First lost tooth, Family outing, Everyday pleasures
Genres
U.S. Stories, New Baby Stories, Sibling Stories

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About this book

A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • This heartwarming classic beautifully conveys life’s everyday pleasures. As Sal brushes her teeth she noticed something strange. One of her teeth is loose! Her first loose tooth! When the tooth falls out she’ll be able to put it under her pillow and make a wish. But while Sal digs for clams with her Dad, her loose tooth becomes a lost tooth. How can she make her wish now?

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Luckily an exciting trip to Buck’s Harbor with Dad and baby Jane helps make Sal’s wish come true. In this beloved story, Robert McCloskey’s deep appreciation of the Maine islands comes through in gorgeously illustrated detail.

Small-Day Wonder

A loose tooth and Maine-island detail give everyday childhood pleasures room to shine.

Come here for

  • The small suspense of a first loose tooth
  • Gorgeously detailed Maine-island illustrations

Expect

  • Warm family moments and everyday pleasures
  • A gentle classic with a strong sense of place

Where it sits

U.S. Stories47%
Sibling Stories37%
New Baby Stories34%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Family Stories
  • Sibling Stories
  • Country Life
Authors
Robert McCloskey
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
April 14, 1952
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
First lost tooth · Family outing · Everyday pleasures
Reading lane
Family Stories