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Sam's Ball Hardcover – Picture Book, August 22, 1983

by Barbro Lindgren (Author), Eva Eriksson (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
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In this funny picture book,
a toddler named Sam,
who knows what he wants,
stops clever Kitty from
stealing his new rubber ball.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    Sam
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Lexile measure
    130L
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.25 x 6.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperFestival
  8. Publication date
    August 22, 1983
  9. ISBN-10
    0688023592
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0688023591
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperFestival (August 22, 1983)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0688023592
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688023591
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 130L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.25 x 6.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 67 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Pam Norton
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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Engaging illustrations and simple text for a child. Funny. Part of a series.
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lmott
5.0 out of 5 stars Sam's Ball
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2014
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This book is one of the Sam books by Barbro Lindgren. One of these books was my sons favorite books when he was very little and helped him to learn how to read so when he and his wife had their little baby boy I bought my grandson two of these books to get his little library started. Great books.
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Sent to my grandson.
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Wallflower64
5.0 out of 5 stars This Series Deserves a Reprint
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015
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A little known series, these wonderful books are now out of print. Sam is a precocious toddler to whom children can relate. Simple, funny, and endearing, the adventures of Sam and his little dog are a must for every book shelf. Copies are in good condition are rare and rather pricey.
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Ninepence
5.0 out of 5 stars A must
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2009
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I think of this book series as a must have for the 1-2 year olds in my life. There is just something about the simple text and expressive pictures that they can relate to. In each book Sam has some kind of trouble that is made better in the end. Toddlers find them facinating and comforting. And yes, they will ask you to read them over and over (the ultimate sign of a good book).
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Janet in Jerome
5.0 out of 5 stars I love these Sam books
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
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I love these Sam books. I read them to my kids and now am happy to have some to read to the grandkids. They are simple and yet funny.
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organ momma
5.0 out of 5 stars Toddlers love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2010
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I've had two toddler boys read this book now and they both love it! I enjoy reading the story because the words are simple, but the pictures and story are very entertaining. They catch on very quickly to the story and "read" it to me. I hope someone reprints these. This series is a real gem!
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S. Kahl
5.0 out of 5 stars Sam's Stories
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2014
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This is a beloved book of our family. Growing up with pets our children could identify with these little stories. I bought an extra copy for my collection. The illustrations are so beautifully sweet. We have the entire series. Just beautiful.
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yvres
5.0 out of 5 stars eva eriksson encore…
Reviewed in France on November 20, 2015
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un des huit ou neuf albums de la meilleure série pour les tout-petits affublée de tous les prénoms possibles selon la langue ( max, sam, mini-bill etc…) équivalent suédois des papas français d'alain le saux !…
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ingelari
5.0 out of 5 stars schönes englisches Kinderbuch
Reviewed in Germany on October 30, 2013
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handfestes Format mit lustigen Bildern und Texten, eignet sich gut für Vorschulkinder, um deren Interesse an der englischen Sprache zu wecken
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