Robert McCloskey (1914-2001) was one of America's greatest illustrators. His children's books won multiple Caldecott awards and honors, and his style helped define midcentury American art. A native of Maine, his books showcased his vibrant New England home, and they are perfect reads for the transition between summer and autumn.
by Robert McCloskey
Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston.
by Robert McCloskey
Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother.
by Robert McCloskey
It's a big day for a little girl when she discovers her first loose tooth and makes a trip to the grocery store on the mainland.
by Robert McCloskey
Burt goes fishing, takes
refuge from a storm in a whale's stomach, and decorates a whole school
of whales' tails with striped band-aids.
by Robert McCloskey
Follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine.
by Robert McCloskey
Six episodes in the life
of Homer Price including one in which he and his pet skunk capture four
bandits and another about a donut machine on the rampage.
by Robert McCloskey
Lentil's harmonica
playing saves the day when calamity threatens the homecoming celebration
for the leading citizen of Alto, Ohio.
by Claire Bishop
illustrated by Robert McCloskey
When a man discovers he has lost his head he tries several substitutes, but none is satisfactory.
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