New Releases by Robert McCloskey

Inspire Young Minds Through Literature with This Engaging Curriculum Bring stories to life with this 300+ page curriculum featuring 18 hands-on, literature-based units designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and cross-curricular connections. Each unit centers on a beloved picture book and includes activities that extend learning into: *Social Studies *Science *Art *Geography Perfect for classrooms, homeschool environments, or small group instruction, the lessons are low-prep, easy to implement, and thoughtfully organized. Each unit includes: *18 week-long, kid-loved units *Hands-on, book-inspired activities *Discussion prompts and extension ideas *QR codes linking to optional online supplemental materials Quick, Flexible Learning *Each lesson takes about 30 minutes, though timing may vary depending on the activity and the pace of the adult guiding the child. *Recommended supplemental materials use everyday supplies you likely already have at home. Explore the World Through Stories Daily geography tie-ins encourage students to locate and explore the countries or regions connected to each story using the included world maps and printed flags. These geography activities help children see where the story is set in relation to their own location while building cultural awareness and global understanding. Learn About U.S. National Symbols Students also explore eight key U.S. symbols, including: *The American Flag *The Pledge of Allegiance *The National Anthem *Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial *Bald Eagle *Liberty Bell *White House *Statue of Liberty Beloved Books, Meaningful Learning Featured titles include The Giraffe that Walked to Paris, A New Coat for Anna, The Crow's Tale, Follow the Drinking Gourd. Each lesson deepens comprehension while encouraging curiosity and a personal connection to the material. Whether teaching one child or a full classroom, this flexible, low-prep curriculum brings literature to life, integrates multiple subjects, and inspires a lasting love of reading and learning.

1)Make Way for Ducklings is a children''s picture book written and illustrated by Robert McCloskey. First published in 1941, the book tells the story of a pair of mallards who decide to raise their family on an island in the lagoon in Boston Public Garden, a park in the center of Boston.2)The Giving Tree is an American children''s picture book written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein. First published in 1964 by Harper & Row, it has become one of Silverstein''s best-known titles, and has been translated into numerous languages.

Celebrate the 75th birthday of Make Way for Ducklings! Seventy-five years ago, a family of ducks waddled off the page and into the hearts of readers everywhere. The brilliantly illustrated tale of mallards on the move received the Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished picture book of the year, and has been a favorite of generations of readers. Celebrate the anniversary of Make Way for Ducklings with this special slipcased edition, which includes an audio CD as well as a landmark poster of the ducklings’ Boston by Caldecott Award-winner Paul Zelinsky.

From those famous ducklings to Homer Price''s delicious donuts, generations of children have grown up delighting in the timeless stories of Robert McCloskey. Here, for the first time, all of his published works--Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, Lentil, Time of Wonder, One Morning in Maine, Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man, Homer Price and Centerburg Tales--are brought together. With biographical information and photographs, and an introduction by renowned critic Leonard Marcus that outlines McCloskey''s career and his unforgettable contribution to children''s literature, this collection is an in-depth look at the life and work of an extraordinary children''s book legend.

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard proudly return to their home in the Boston Public Garden with their eight offspring.

A family of mallard ducks searches for a new home in Boston.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER • The timeless and brilliantly illustrated classic that teaches the importance of kindness, perseverance, and familial love. Let the Mallard family waddle right off the page and into your child’s heart! “One of the merriest picture books ever.”—The New York Times 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. But when the busy streets of Boston become too risky for her and her family to navigate, the local police step in to make sure Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings—Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack—make it to their new home safely. A beautiful portrayal of one duck family’s devotion and perseverance, this picture book is a wonderful representation of how families overcome hard times together and a compassionate reminder to trust in the goodness of humanity.

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard proudly return to their home in the Boston Public Garden with their eight offspring.

Follows the activities of two children spending their summer vacation on an island off the coast of Maine.

Further adventures of Homer Price including those in which a mad scientist develops weeds which overrun the town and a juke box sets the whole town to singing against its will.

Little Sal and Little Bear are berry picking with there perspective mothers. On the way home Little Sal follows Mother Bear at the same time Littles Bear wonders off and follows Little Sal's mother. Finally, Little Sal and Little Bear are happily reunited with their mothers.

WINNER OF THE CALDECOTT MEDAL • The classic tale of a never-to-be-forgotten summer! Out on the islands that poke their rocky shores above the waters of Penobscot Bay, you can watch the time of the world go by, from minute to minute, hour to hour, from day to day. . . So begins this classic story of one summer on a Maine island from the author of One Morning in Maine and Blueberries for Sal. The spell of rain, the gulls and a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and, in the end, the peace of the island as the family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.

Young Lentil wants to learn to sing, but no matter how hard he tries he can’t sing on key. He can’t even pucker his lips to whistle! So Lentil learns to play the harmonica instead and beautifully carries his tune through the winding streets of Alto, Ohio. Lentil masters his craft just as the beloved Colonel Carter returns to town and the Alto residents decide to plan a special celebration. But Old Sneep, the grouchiest man in town, doesn’t want anyone celebrating Colonel Carter’s homecoming. When Old Sneep stops the welcoming parade in its tracks, Lentil’s music turns out to be just what Alto needs. Robert McCloskey, the Caldecott-winning author and illustrator of Make Way for Ducklings, brings readers this delightful two color picture book.

Welcome to Centerburg! Where you can win a hundred dollars by eating all the doughnuts you want; where houses are built in a day; and where a boy named Homer Price can foil four slick bandits using nothing but his wits and pet skunk. The comic genius of Robert McCloskey and his wry look at small-town America has kept readers in stitches for generations!

A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • This heartwarming classic beautifully conveys life’s everyday pleasures. This Read & Listen edition includes optional audio narration read by Jake Gyllenhaal! 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? 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.

Whenever Burt Dow, who lives in a snug little house on the Maine coast, sets out to sea, his pet giggling gull goes along. But this time, it will take all his might and some plain old ingenuity to save him and the gull from a raging storm.

Further adventures of Homer Price, including those in which a mad scientist develops weeds which overrun the town and a juke box sets the whole town to singing against its will.

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. “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!

Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother.

The story of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and how they go about finding just the right place to lay their eggs and raise their family.

Little Sal and Little Bear both lose their mothers while eating blueberries and almost end up with the other's mother.