Caldecott Medal
This Caldecott Honor Book transforms a simple morning—a loose tooth, a clam-digging adventure—into pure magic. McCloskey’s tender story captures the wonder of growing up on the Maine coast, where salt air mingles with childhood discoveries. You can practically feel the cool mudflats beneath your toes.
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This heartwarming Caldecott Honor Book captures the simple magic of childhood on the coast of Maine, where everyday moments become cherished memories.
When Sal discovers her first loose tooth while brushing one morning, she’s thrilled—she’ll finally get to make a wish! But during a clam-digging expedition with her father and baby sister Jane, the precious tooth tumbles out and disappears into the mudflats. How can Sal make her wish without the tooth safely tucked under her pillow?
Robert McCloskey’s beloved classic follows one ordinary morning that becomes extraordinary through a child’s eyes. From the excitement of a loose tooth to the adventure of a trip to Buck’s Harbor, McCloskey captures the wonder of growing up in a coastal community where family, nature, and simple pleasures intertwine. His gorgeously detailed illustrations bring the Maine islands to life with such authenticity that you can practically smell the salt air and feel the cool mud beneath your toes.
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McCloskey’s deep appreciation for island life shines through every page of this tender story about growing up, sibling bonds, and the small moments that matter most. A treasure for multiple generations to share together.
McCloskey's outstanding ability to catch the spirit of childhood is again evident in this appealing picture book.
A Caldecott Honor Book that continues to delight children and their parents.
The story is told with the same charm and warmth that have made Make Way for Ducklings and Blueberries for Sal classics.
This is a book to be treasured for its evocation of the wonder of the child's world.
| Weight | 1.40 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 9.44 × 0.46 × 12.31 in |
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| Subject | Country Life, Family, Juvenile Fiction, Lifestyles, Siblings |
| Accolade |
12 Perkins Cove Rd,
Ogunquit, ME 03907
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