Sam: The Tale of a Chesapeake Bay Rockfish [Hardcover]

Kristina Henry (Author), Jeff Dombek (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Sam is a carefree rockfish (also called a striped bass) who loves to eat-especially those yummy morsels people toss to him from the deck of a bayside restaurant. And, just for fun, he even nibbles on the webbed toes of his duck and swan friends while they are eating! One day, after Sam has grown big and fat, he doesn't look where he is going and SMACK! He gets himself stuck-really stuck-and it looks like there is no way out. The next thing Sam knows, a fisherman has caught him, and our worry-free friend begins to worry.... Preschool to grade 2

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 30 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing; 1 edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870334999
• ISBN-13: 978-0870334993
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #969,879 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sam's Suberb!, January 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Sam: The Tale of a Chesapeake Bay Rockfish (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful story about one of Maryland's most treasured resources. Cleaverly written with beautiful illustrations. Children of all ages will enjoy. If you love the Chesapeake Bay this is a must read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Sam: The Tale of a Chesapeake Rockfish, October 8, 2008

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rem (West Chester, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sam: The Tale of a Chesapeake Bay Rockfish (Hardcover)

My son and I loved Sam: The Tale of a Chesapeake Bay Rockfish. It is a well written story that keeps his interest every time we read it. We visit the Eastern shore of Maryland several times a year. This story brings us back to the shore with it's beautiful illustrations and wonderful story full of adventure and a happy ending!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sam Rocks!, October 8, 2008

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Momluvs2read "Smenner" (Easton, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sam: The Tale of a Chesapeake Bay Rockfish (Hardcover)

My son and I read "Sam" often and he loves it. Fish and sea creatures are among his favorites so its a great book which reinforces that love. The pictures are wonderful to look at as well. I highly recommend the book to other parents!