Sam's Cookie [Hardcover]

Barbro Lindgren (Author), Eva Eriksson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Sam

In this funny picture book,
a toddler named Sam,
who knows what he wants,
quarrels with Doggie,
who steals his tasty cookie.

Editorial Reviews

Language Notes

Text: English, Swedish (translation)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperFestival (August 1, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688012671
• ISBN-13: 978-0688012670
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best for the very young, December 10, 1998

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[e-mail] (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sam's Cookie (Hardcover)

Around our house, Lindgren's "Sam's" books are hands-down favorites. Most books for babies are picture books -- mere catalogues of static images. A little boring after awhile, don't you think? Each of the "Sam's" books has a real narrative with a lively yet simple story that even a one year old can follow with delight. It's all there -- good characters, drama, humor, exciting climax and comforting resolution. This has got to be a cognative uptick from "See the ball? The red ball." Our Sam's books have been handed down through three children and have lasted ten years. The visually witty Sam's Cookie is everyone's favorite.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My son's favorite book, June 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Sam's Cookie (Hardcover)

We really enjoy the short simple text that accompanies each page. In spite of the simple text, the story involves much drama for preschoolers. This is the first book my active little boy would sit through to completion.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sam's Wonderful, July 22, 2005

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Sara (Hammond, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sam's Cookie (Hardcover)

When my teenagers were babies we read the Sam books over and over. Now we read it to my almost one-year old. The language is simple and the story is easy for toddlers to relate to. And it is so dramatic - perfect for silly voices and sound effects. After reading it twice, my daughter picked up the book herself and babbled about Sam and Dog.
If parents are uncomfortable with "Dumb Doggie", it is easy to substitute what they consider appropriate language. But, I think the book validates the way toddlers feel. I don't think it teaches children 'not to share' as some reviewed suggested; I think it teaches that Mommy will always come to the rescue - a lesson well worth reinforcing. And perhaps that pulling Doggie's ear can lead to scary results. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!