There's Something About Sam
Jul 2020 · HarperCollins
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Despite his initial hesitation to invite the new kid, Sam, to his sleepover birthday party, Max quickly discovers that what makes us different makes us special, and new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . . Perfect as a birthday gift, and for fans of Vampirina Ballerina and Crankenstein.
There’s something strange about the new kid, Sam—though Max can’t quite put his finger on it. But EVERYONE else in his class is invited to Max's birthday sleepover, so his mom invites Sam too.
Sam is just as strange at the party as he is at school: he's wary of the full moon, prefers his hamburgers rare, and can’t help but bite the other kids during an innocent game of Twister. But despite his initial hesitation, Max discovers that what makes us different is actually what makes us special, and that new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . .
This charming and pitch-perfect story will teach young readers all about the excitement of making new friends, and learning from our differences.
There’s something strange about the new kid, Sam—though Max can’t quite put his finger on it. But EVERYONE else in his class is invited to Max's birthday sleepover, so his mom invites Sam too.
Sam is just as strange at the party as he is at school: he's wary of the full moon, prefers his hamburgers rare, and can’t help but bite the other kids during an innocent game of Twister. But despite his initial hesitation, Max discovers that what makes us different is actually what makes us special, and that new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . .
This charming and pitch-perfect story will teach young readers all about the excitement of making new friends, and learning from our differences.
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July 14, 2020
I know I loved this! Reading the description alone, I (and a couple older readers familiar with monster stories might as well) could tell what the twist was, but as a monster fan that just made me even more excited. The illustrations were nice and the message is something we still need today. This was overall a very fun read! I hope there can be a sequel! (spoiler alert, maybe?) PS, as a standalone book, I do enjoy how it's apparently up to us to think of Sam's origins and family. Is his family a pack of werewolves? Are they a family of different creatures a la the Munsters? Was he adopted by a human family, or was he, using this term because I don't know what else to use, "cursed"? If his family/pack are also werewolves, would the older ones look more "wolfy" and Sam would too as he gets older? Or vice versa? Who knows? I myself like the "pack" idea.
About the author
Hannah Barnaby holds an MA in Children’s Literature from Simmons College and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College. Formerly a children’s book editor, she has also worked as a bookseller and a writing instructor. Hannah was the first writer to earn the Children’s Writer in Residency at the Boston Public Library. Visit Hannah at hannahbarnaby.com, or follow her on Twitter@HannahRBarnaby or Instagram@hannahbarnaby.
Anne Wilsdorf has illustrated over 20 books for children, including the Ezra Jack Keats honor book, Sophie's Squash. She was the Swiss candidate for the prestigious Andersen Prize in 2000 and currently teaches illustration at l'Ecole Romande des Arts de la Communication in Lousanne.
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