Sam's Big Book of Words
When readers first met Sam inSam's First Word BookandSweet Dreams, Sam, this busy bunny was already exploring the world around him. Sam's busier than ever these days, whether he's building sand castles and swimming at the beach, enjoying his family, riding in the shopping cart at the store, or braving all sorts of weather. Each two-page spread in the appealingSam's Big Book of Wordsfeatures a new realm of discovery for this toddler rabbit, with simple headings like "Sam's Suitcase," "The Aquarium," "Sam Plays," and "Sam's Treasures." Pictures of everyday objects and people (green bucket, overalls, fire truck, Grandpa and Grandma, jar of jam, etc.) are labeled to assist beginning readers as they build their vocabulary. A perfect next step for tots who started their education with one word and one picture per page inSam's First Word Book, but are now ready for more. Readers can easily make up stories to go along with the evocative, boldly colorful illustrations by Yves Got. (Ages 2 to 5)--Emilie Coulter