One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey

Maine is just one of those magical places. Robert McCloskey perfectly captured the state that he called home with this picture book from 1953, which garnered a Caldecott Award that same year. McCloskey lived on Deer Isle, and that Maine landscape—and his own family—inspired so much of his illustration and storytelling. For me, when modern-day life feels hectic or uncertain, a book like this can be a welcome escape to a simpler time and place. Immersing readers in the beautiful ebb and flow of a summer day on the Maine coast, this sweet nostalgic tale is another good one for your New England book collection. —Heather Marcus, Yankee senior photo editor

One morning in Maine, Sal woke up. She peeked over the top of the covers. The bright sunlight made her blink, so she pulled the covers up and was just about to go back to sleep when she remembered "today is the day I am going to Buck's Harbor with my father!"

As Sal brushes her teeth she notices 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 Dad, her loose tooth becomes a lost tooth. How can she make her wish now? Luckily and exciting trip to Buck's Harbor with Dad and baby Jane helps make Sal's wish come true.

In this heartwarming story, Robert McCloskey beautifully conveys life's everyday pleasures and his intimate knowledge and deep appreciation of the Maine islands. Recommended for ages 3 to 8. A 1953 Caldecott Honor book.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking Press
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.38 pounds
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.56 x 0.47 x 12.31 inches

Robert McCloskey (1914-2003) wrote and illustrated some of the most honored and enduring children's books ever published. He grew up in Hamilton, Ohio, and spent time in Boston, New York, and ultimately Maine, where he and his wife raised their two daughters. The first ever two-time Caldecott Medal winner, for Make Way for Ducklings and Time of Wonder, McCloskey was also awarded Caldecott Honors for Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, and Journey Cake, Ho! by Ruth Sawyer.  He was declared a Living Legend by the Library of Congress in 2000.  You can see some of his best-loved characters immortalized as statues in Boston's Public Garden and Lentil Park in Hamilton, Ohio.