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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

By Mac Barnett
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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett is a delightful children's book about two boys, Sam and Dave, who set out on an adventurous quest to dig a hole in search of something spectacular. As they dig deeper, they encounter surprising twists and humorous near-misses. The story blends creativity and imagination, captivating young readers with its whimsical narrative and engaging illustrations.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate whimsical stories and imaginative adventures. It cleverly combines humour with beautiful illustrations, showing two boys and their dog on a mysterious digging quest. The interplay between text and pictures creates moments of surprise that both children and adults will love.

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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

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.

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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 Dig a Hole follows Sam and Dave on 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.

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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole is celebrated for its deadpan humour and visual charm, highlighted by enjoyably simple yet clever storytelling paired beautifully with Klassen's illustrations. The book invites both children and adults to explore opportunities for imagination and dreaming, making it a delightful reading experience for families. It's praised for its typography, layout, and its ability to engage readers on multiple levels, presenting a charming story with an emphasis on outdoor adventure and play.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406360981

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 268.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mac Barnett

About the Author

Mac Barnett is the author of several award-winning books for children, including President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen, and Extra Yarn, illustrated by Jon Klassen, which won a Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and a Caldecott Honor. Mac Barnett lives in the USA, in California. Find Mac online at www.macbarnett.com and on twitter as @macbarnett.

Jon Klassen is the author-illustrator of I Want My Hat Back and This Is Not My Hat, the only book to ever win both the Kate Greenaway and Caldecott Medal. He also illustrated Mac Barnett's Extra Yarn and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film Coraline. His illustrations for Caroline Stutson's Cats Night Out won the Governor General's Award in 2010. Originally from Niagara Falls, Canada, Jon now lives in Los Angeles, California. Find Jon online at www.burstofbeaden.com and on Twitter as @burstofbeaden.

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