Sammy's Suitcase (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Sachiko Yoshikawa (Illustrator), Bruce Foster (Designer)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2—This book is designed to look like a suitcase, complete with a cut-out handle that makes it easy to tote around. Settled aboard a train, Sammy and his older cousin Max are off to visit Pop-Pop and Grammy Sue. As Max snoozes away, one problem after another arises, each quickly and competently solved by Sammy with the contents of his amazing suitcase. In different spreads, readers lift flaps to open the bag, deploying a smorgasbord of food for hungry passengers, a tool kit to repair the broken-down engine, a crane to move cows off the tracks, and more. After the travelers reach their destination and are warmly greeted by their grandparents, Sammy and his suitcase save the day once again during the car trip home. While the tale seems focused more on a concept than on storytelling, the bright-hued illustrations are filled with amusing details and the pop-ups are fairly sturdy, well executed, and entertaining. A supplemental purchase.—Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal
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Product Description

SAMMY AND COUSIN Max are taking a train to visit Pop-Pop and Grammy Sue. No sooner do they leave the station than bedlam ensues— the train breaks down, there is no food for the hungry passengers, cows block the train tracks, and much more. But have no fear, Sammy’s special suitcase always comes to the rescue.

This very kid-friendly story is loaded with kid-humor, wonderful funny illustrations with lots of humorous detail, and great pop-ups. And it’s specially made just for kids. Plus, it has a handle, just like a suitcase.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 14 pages
• Publisher: Robin Corey Books; Pop edition (September 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375842365
• ISBN-13: 978-0375842368
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 8.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,100,642 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)