Losing a baby tooth, having a first kiss, and getting a first job are all recognizable milestones along the path from childhood to adulthood. But moving toward those milestones comes with difficult adjustments.
Showcasing the delights and sorrows of childhood and adolescence, the following books depict subtler signs of maturation as well: accepting misfortune with grace, learning that the world isn’t always fair, and taking on new responsibilities.
‘One Morning in Maine’ by Robert McCloskey
Readers already familiar with “Blueberries for Sal” by Robert McCloskey will find that “One Morning in Maine” provides a better opportunity for getting to know Sal. Waking up with a loose tooth on the day she and her little sister are meant to take a trip with their father first brings Sal consternation and then delight. Sal is excited to live up to her mother and father’s pronouncements that she’s now a big girl. Eager to use her new status to help her father to dig for clams on the beach, she soon discovers that growing older also means not crying, even when the unthinkable happens. …
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