One Morning in Maine
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1952 · Est. 22 min read-aloud

One Morning in Maine

Written by Robert McCloskey

Sal's loose tooth leads to unexpected adventures at Buck's Harbour.

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72 pages· 2,827 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Sal's day at Buck's Harbour with her dad takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a loose tooth. As she navigates this surprise, what other adventures await her? Join Sal on a day filled with unexpected twists and delightful discoveries, where a simple trip becomes a memorable journey.

From the publisher

A Caldecott Honor Book! Today is a specidal day for Sal because she gets to go to Buck’s Harbour with her dad. But when she wakes up to brush her teeth with her baby sister, she discovers something shocking…. Her tooth is loose! And that’s just the start of a huge day!

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1953)
At a glance
Format
Pages
72
Words
2,827
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about family lifeBooks about health and daily livingBooks about daily activitiesBooks about growing up
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
April 14, 1952
First published
January 1, 1952
Publisher
Viking Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670526277

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