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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole


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No. of pages 40

Published: 2015

Great for age 3-8 years

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With perfect pacing, the multiple award-winning, best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen dig down for a deadpan tale full of visual humour.From the award-winning team behind Extra Yarn, and illustrated by Jon Klassen, the Kate Greenaway-winning creator of This Is Not My Hat and I Want My Hat Back, comes a perfectly paced, deadpan tale full of visual humour. 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 they'd never expect.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by Walker Books Ltd .

Kevin Cornell is the illustrator of many children's books, including Count the Monkeys and Mustache! , both by Mac Barnett. Jon Klassen is a Canadian writer and illustrator of children's books and an animator. He won both the American Caldecott Medal and the British Kate Greenaway Medal for children's book illustration, recognizing the 2012 picture book `This is Not My Hat'.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Parents Choice Award
The Parents' Choice Book Award is a prestigious accolade that recognizes high-quality children's and young adult literature across a variety of genres. Established as part of the broader Parents' Choice Awards program, which evaluates children's media and products, this specific award focuses on books that are not only entertaining but also educational and enriching for young readers. The award covers multiple categories. A panel of judges, comprising educators, librarians, and child development experts, evaluates the submissions. The goal is to highlight books that foster a love of reading and contribute positively to children's development and understanding of the world.Top of Form

New England Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the New England Children's Book Award.

Bank Street Irma Black Award
The Bank Street Irma Black Award is a prestigious literary award that recognizes outstanding children's books that foster a love of reading and promote a deeper understanding of the world. Established in honour of Irma Black, a noted children's librarian and advocate for children's literature, the award is presented annually by the Bank Street College of Education in New York City. The award specifically honours books intended for children, emphasizing those that are engaging and thought-provoking. It seeks to highlight literature that contributes to childrens emotional and intellectual growth. A panel of judges evaluates nominated titles based on their artistic and literary quality, as well as their ability to resonate with young readers. The selection process aims to identify books that are not only enjoyable but also enrich childrens lives. The award usually focuses on books for children aged 0 to 8 years old. This allows for recognition of a wide range of formats, including picture books, early readers, and early chapter books.

Eb White Read Aloud Award
This book was recognised by the Eb White Read Aloud Award. The E.B. White Read Aloud Award was established in 2004 by The Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) to honor books that its membership felt embodied the universal read aloud standards that were created by the work of the beloved author E.B. White.In 2006 the award was expanded into two categories: The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Picture Books, and The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers. Titles are nominated for the award by ABC booksellers, and then the final decision is made by a committee of booksellers that meets annually in February.

Now in paperback, a deadpan tale of celebrating the joys of outdoor play, with illustrations from 2014 Greenaway winner Klassen. * The Bookseller *

 

A perfectly paced, deadpan tale full of visual humour from an award-winning team. * The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide *

 

The witty and extraordinary story is so simple yet perfect. It's got all the words it needs and the text works beautifully with the mellow coloured, gorgeous illustrations (with important details!). The typography and layout of the book are well executed too and match the story perfectly. The books is a pleasure on the eyes for adults and children and it's a lovely story for parents to read with their children. * A Mum Reviews *

 

In simple illustrations, Sam and Dave Dig a Hole gives a host of opportunities for imagining and dreaming. -- Julia Ecceshare * Love Reading 4 Kids *

 

"[...] brilliant book with lots of layers." * Times Educational Supplement *