Posts Tagged ‘Robert McCloskey’
Way Back Wednesday Essential Classic: Lentil by Robert McCloskey
Lentil By Robert McCloskey Yes, it’s the same author of Make Way for Ducklings, One Morning in Maine, Time of Wonder, and Blueberries for Sal, many of which take place in Maine. But just maybe your young reader missed not only these, but another peek at a slower pace of childhood in Lentil! Mr. McCloskey…
Read MoreLiz’s Summer Reading Pick
Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey How could I begin my Liz’s Summer Picks with any other book than Robert McCloskey’s Time of Wonder? Winner of The Caldecott Medal as “The most distinguished picture book of 1958,” it’s a classic picture book, if the word classic still has meaning in this genre. His observations of…
Read MoreDouble Ducks to Celebrate Mom on Her Day
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey AND Lucky Ducklings by Eva Moore; Pictures by Nancy Carpenter I discovered a wonderful picture book to celebrate Mother’s Day and compared it to a classic one that I love. Mothers, whether fish, fowl or human, usually have one component common to all. They are fiercely protective…
Read MoreWay Back Wednesday Essential Classic: Celebrating 75 Years of the Caldecott Medal!
Make Way for Ducklings By Robert McCloskey Spring is right around the corner, right? Why not forget all about that not so gentle reminder Old Man Winter dumped on us yesterday, in the form of several inches of the white stuff. As I said, spring is near and what better way to continue…
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