Synopses & Reviews
Sam is an adorable new character whom preschoolers are sure to identify with. In this debut story, Sam thinks of himself as the bravest kid at school and calls his friends Max a scaredy-cat. But when Sam is scared by a spider, it's Max who saves the day. Now Sam does have something to be afraid of--what if Max tells everyone that it's really Sam who's the scaredy-cat?
Expressive, soft-edged illustrations capture the reassuring theme that everyone is afraid of something--it's how you face your fear that makes you brave.
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"A canine twist to a story of friendship and childhood fears."
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"Youngsters will relate to Sam's plight, making the book a sound selection for discussing fears."
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"Youngsters will relate to Sam's plight, making the book a sound selection for discussing fears." School Library Journal
"Robberecht's text is the perfect springboard for conversations with young children about fear, bravery, teasing and peer pressure." Kirkus Reviews
"A canine twist to a story of friendship and childhood fears." Booklist, ALA
About the Author
Thierry Robberecht and Philippe Goossens's first book about Sam, SAM IS NEVER SCARED, was praised by Kirkus Reviews as a "perfect springboard for conversations."Their other books with Clarion are ANGRY DRAGON and BACK INTO MOMMY'S TUMMY. They both live in Belgium.Thierry Robberecht and Philippe Goossens's first book about Sam, Sam Is Never Scared, was praised by Kirkus Reviews as a "perfect springboard for conversations."Their other books with Clarion are Angry Dragon and Back into Mommy's Tummy. They both live in Belgium.