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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole: (A Childrens Picture Book about Curiosity, Friendship, Perseverance, and Unexpected Discoveries for Kids Ages 4-8)

by Mac Barnett Publisher: CANDLEWICK BOOKS

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A search beneath the surface

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    2015 Caldecott Honor Book

    Caldecott Honor Book (2015).

  • Bestseller

    New York Times bestseller

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A search beneath the surface

Sam and Dave set out to find something spectacular by digging, but their search keeps yielding “nothing.” The gap between what they seek and what the day brings gives the story room for visual humor and unexpected discovery. Its simple premise connects curiosity and persistence with the possibility that an adventure can turn out differently from what was planned. The picture-book format makes the illustrations an important part of how the search unfolds.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in imaginative picture books and playful discovery.
  • Young readers who enjoy stories about friendship, curiosity, and perseverance.
  • Adults seeking a picture book to share and discuss with children.

Themes

Curiosity and discoveryFriendshipPerseveranceImagination and play

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Book overview

A New York Times bestseller!

A Caldecott Honor Book

With perfect pacing, the multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen dig down for a deadpan tale full of visual humor.

Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary -- and finding it in a manner you'd never expect.
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