A Dog Named Sam [Hardcover]

Janice Boland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1996 | Age Level: 5 and up

Sam loves to fetch. He fetches socks. He fetches shoes. He fetches the neighbor's clothesline! But Mother scolds, "No, Sam!" Whether he's trying to find a place to swim or a time to sleep, Sam is almost always in the doghouse! "A surefire choice for dog lovers." -School Library Journal

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2?Sam is a lovable brown-haired mutt who exhibits typical puppy behavior. Despite his fetching all the newspapers in the neighborhood and howling all night, he manages to endear himself to his charming, round-faced family, and will appeal to young readers as well. Children will enjoy the easy-to-manage text and the lively gouache, acrylic, and pencil artwork. A surefire choice for dog lovers that could be used to spark discussions or story-writing sessions about other kinds of pets and pet behavior.?Jan Shepherd Ross, Dixie Elementary Magnet School, Lexington, KY
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 1^-3. If there are comfort and reading success to be found in sameness, these three sweet stories for newer readers will fill the bill. Each one focuses on the comic antics of a mischievous pooch whose obsessions with water, fetching, and nighttime activity drive his loving family to distraction. G. Brian Karas' spirited, cartoonlike illustrations catch the humor as Sam, oblivious to the havoc he's creating, revels in canine glory. Stephanie Zvirin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Dial (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803715315
• ISBN-13: 978-0803715318
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,797,423 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun stories!, January 18, 2008

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This review is from: A Dog Named Sam (Easy-to-Read, Puffin) (Mass Market Paperback)

My 3-yr old daughter loves this book. If you've ever had a dog like Sam it's especially fun to read to your kids. The pictures are also great. Just an all-around good book.

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!, May 24, 2007

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J. Westermann (Waterford, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Dog Named Sam (Easy-to-Read, Puffin) (Mass Market Paperback)

My two year old daughter just loves this book. Keeps her attention and has three different short stories in the book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WAY TO GO JANICE BOLAND!!!!, August 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Dog Named Sam (Hardcover)

I think that Janice Boland has a way with her words and itreally made me and the children that I have read her book to laugh.The illistrations also make her books ones that we always come back to. I had a chance to take care of Janice's grandkids and that is how I learned about her books. I will forever love them and have recently bought 3 more books to put away for my own children one day. Keep up the great work.