Make Way For Ducklings - By Robert McCloskey

Mr. and Mrs. Mallard fly all over Boston, searching for just the right place to build their nest and raise their little ones.  An island near the Public Garden proves to be that special place, but sometimes the duck family needs the help of some kindly police officers in order to safely waddle through traffic! SMILE!  The book may seem a bit long, but there's something about its charm that holds the attention of even very young listeners.  A delightful story filled with those timeless sketches McCloskey is famous for. 

Blueberries For Sal - By Robert McCloskey

 Little Sal and her mother go picking blueberries in order to can some of them for winter.  They soon discover that not only blueberries may be found on Blueberry Hill!  This is a very sweet, old-fashioned story.  The illustrations are blue ink pen sketches, timeless and very appealing to children.