Sam's Sandwich [Board book]

David Pelham (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

This delicious novelty has had a long shelf life.

When Samantha needs a really special treat to munch on, her devious brother Sam knows just what to make: a sandwich with everything on it. A sandwich-shaped, foldout book, Sam’s Sandwich invites young readers to peel back the lettuce, tomato, and other ingredients to discover Sam’s rhyming, crawling surprises.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Once they feast their eyes on the exterior of this mouth-watering volume, youngsters will be impatient to dig in. The front and back covers are designed--quite convincingly--to resemble pieces of bread, and the spine reveals the neatly layered ingredients of the special snack Sam prepares for his sister. The most delectable morsels, however, are found within--each spread depicts one of the foods the obliging brother adds to his culinary creation. But the realistic renditions of sliced tomato, cucumber, cheese, pastrami, onion and hard-boiled egg fold out to disclose some of Sam's secret--and less appetizing--additions, including a fly, worm, slug, caterpillar and some ants. Youngsters will be too engrossed in Sam's creative sandwich-making to notice that Pelham's singsong rhyme occasionally falters. This cleverly designed book accomplishes what it sets out to do: it serves up a tasty little snack rather than a full-course meal. Ages 4-9.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Kirkus Reviews

Encased in thick boards to simulate slices of bread, a comic novelty: deftly phrased verse describes a sandwich Sam stacks for his innocent sister, each layer (lettuce, cheese, etc.) hiding a creature within a clever foldout (``...to really make her squirm/Sam dropped in a wriggly...[worm]''), the whole truly resembling a fat booby trap of a sandwich. Guaranteed to compel attention. (Picture book. 4-9) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Board book: 24 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (September 5, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525447512
• ISBN-13: 978-0525447511
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #535,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sam's Sandwich, May 25, 2000

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Terri "A Florida 4-H Mom" (Plant City, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sam's Sandwich (Board book)

Both my boys have enjoyed this book. My oldest is 12 and now loves to read it to his 5 yr old brother. The book is not only easy to read, but also interactive and fun. This book is sure to become every childs favorite.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gross and Funny........., September 29, 2001

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Book lover Hawaii - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sam's Sandwich (Board book)

Sam's makes his sister a special sandwich by slipping in little surprises such as snails and caterpillars. The book is shaped like a sandwich and each page is an ingredient (lettuce, tomatoes, eggs....) which open with flaps to show the surprise. My first graders think this book is hilarious and want me to read it practically on a daily basis.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for a Book for Boys about Tormenting Their Sisters, March 16, 2008

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Barbara A. Hughes "Author of Starboortz Fish ... (Marietta, Ga.) - See all my reviews
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Sam's Sandwich is a delightful book about a boy who creates a sandwich for his sister(unknowingly to her) using unusual ingredients such as ants and other bugs. The book is written in rhyme with lift-up flaps revealing the unusual ingredients at the end to each stanza of the rhyme. Children love to read the book, again and again, screaming..."Ohhh...and aahh and ick". There is no better review by a child than "READ IT AGAIN!" This is a wonderful book to help children with rhyme and a fun, fun book for the whole family.