Sam And Dave Dig A Hole

Author: Mac Barnett

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General Fields

  • : 16.99 AUD
  • : 9781406360981
  • : Walker Books Australia
  • : Walker Books
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  • : October 2015
  • : 270mm X 200mm
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  • : 16.99
  • : October 2015
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Special Fields

  • : Mac Barnett
  • : Paperback
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  • : 40
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Barcode 9781406360981
9781406360981

Description

A 2015 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.

Awards

Shortlisted for Kate Greenaway Medal 2016.

Reviews

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