Name: One Morning in Maine
ISBN: 9780670526277

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Small-Day Wonder

A loose tooth and Maine-island detail give everyday childhood pleasures room to shine.

Come here for

The small suspense of a first loose tooth
Gorgeously detailed Maine-island illustrations

Expect

Warm family moments and everyday pleasures
A gentle classic with a strong sense of place

Book Details

Authors: Robert McCloskey
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: April 14, 1952
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Weather Stories · U.S. Stories
Reading lane: Weather Stories

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Family Stories
Sibling Stories
Country Life

About This Book

A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • This heartwarming classic beautifully conveys life’s everyday pleasures. 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...

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A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK • This heartwarming classic beautifully conveys life’s everyday pleasures. 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.