One Morning In Maine by Robert McCloskey

This Caldecott Honor Book captures the magic of childhood in coastal Maine with tender warmth and exquisite detail. Robert McCloskey—beloved creator of Make Way for Ducklings—brings his deep love of the Maine islands to every gorgeously illustrated page.

When young Sal discovers her first loose tooth while brushing one morning, it feels like the most important thing in the world. She can’t wait for it to fall out so she can tuck it under her pillow and make a special wish. But during a day of digging for clams with her father along the shore, that precious tooth slips away, lost somewhere in the sand and sea.

What follows is a gentle adventure through Buck’s Harbor with Dad and baby sister Jane—a journey that shows how sometimes the best wishes come true in unexpected ways. McCloskey’s illustrations shimmer with authenticity, from the weathered boats bobbing in the harbor to the tide pools teeming with life. You can practically smell the salt air and feel the smooth clam shells in your palm.

Perfect for:

• Families navigating those first wobbly-tooth milestones
• Readers who cherish stories about sibling bonds and simple pleasures
• Anyone who loves Maine’s rugged coastal beauty
• Collectors of Caldecott Medal winners

This is the kind of picture book that becomes a family treasure—one you’ll want to linger over, page after beautiful page, discovering something new with each reading.

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