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Monday, June 28, 2010

Robert McCloskey | Blueberries for Sal | 1949

Dear Sal,

I had a cousin once who went out to pick berries, just like you, and was separated from her mother, just like you, and ended up following a bear, just like you. But it didn't end up so great for her. I don't want to say what happened but it was grisly, if you catch my drift. Ku-plink, ku-plank, ku-plunk!

Sincerely,
J. Welton

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Robert McCloskey | Blueberries for Sal | 1949

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