Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen. Candlewick, 2014. 40 pages.
Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8
Recommended For: ages 4-8 (especially boys)
This Caldecott Honor-winning book is worthy of its acclaim because the story is really revealed in the illustrations far more than the text. Observant readers will enjoy turning pages back and forth to see what Sam and Dave are missing and try to determine what they have found after all that. There is opportunity for discussion about providence and how much we don’t know about what is going on around us.
Boys who need to dig holes will relate to these two and will be inspired to head out into the backyard armed with shovels, chocolate milk, and animal crackers to dig until they find something spectacular.
Cautions: none
Overall Rating: 4.5 (out of 5)
- Worldview Rating: 4
- Artistic Rating: 5
Categories: 4 stars and up, Picture Books, Award Winners, Character Values
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