Saturday, January 24, 2015

This Librarian's Quick Picks: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett book cover Jon Klassen picture bookSam and Dave Dig a Hole
by Mac Barnett; illustrations by Jon Klassen
Candlewick (Oct. 14, 2014)
Picture Book

Summary:

“We won’t stop digging until we find something spectacular,” Dave says to Sam. They dig their hole deeper—and even sideways—but they keep just missing what they’re looking for.

Why You'll Love It:
  •  There is a clever play between words and picture in which readers are in on a joke to which the characters are oblivious.
  • Klassen’s cross-section illustrations give readers a mole’s-eye view of the underground proceedings, extending the spare text with visual humor.
  • Barnett’s well-chosen words and plentiful white space support readers.
Who Should Read It:

Great for PreK-1st grade...and here's the book trailer:



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