Sam and Dave Dig a Hole (Irma S and James H Black Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature (Awards))
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From the Publisher
‘Mind-blowing in the best possible way’
—Horn Book (starred review)
Also by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen
‘Barnett and Klassen’s collaborations are always good for a laugh, and this one banks heavily on absurdity, to great effect. Klassen’s mixed-media artwork transforms the wolf’s interior into a delightfully domestic scene, and Barnett’s writing is peppered with amusing details. This original pourquoi tale will make a fantastic choice for storytimes, as kids will want to dance along with the duck and mouse—when they’re not rolling in the aisles, of course.’
—Booklist (starred review).
And don’t miss the start of a Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen trilogy!
‘Klassen’s palette is quiet, his weathered backdrops are elegant, and his comic timing is precisely synched to Barnett’s deadpan prose. Triangle fools Square, and the story fools readers, too, as they wait for Square to put Triangle in his place, or for the two to reconcile. Instead, Triangle seems to win this round, even if he does finish the book trapped in his own home. Whereas the humor in Sam and Dave Dig a Hole was subtle and sly, this shape showdown is pure, antic buffoonery.’
—Publishers Weekly (starred review).
Publisher : Candlewick; Illustrated edition (October 14, 2014)
Language : English
Hardcover : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 0763662291
ISBN-13 : 978-0763662295
Reading age : 4 – 8 years
Lexile measure : 450L
Grade level : Preschool – 3
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.39 x 10.94 inches
