YOUNGER FICTION
Kimmelman, Leslie

Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too!)

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Stefano Tambellini. This collection of five stories about Jewish neighbors Sam (boy), Charlie (girl), and Charlie's sister, "Sam Too," includes their first meeting, the trio sharing the last hamentaschen, a sick day, a bad haircut, and "I'm Sorry Day" (Yom Kippur). Although there are religious lessons, the stories are more playful than preachy. The boy-girl friendship is refreshingly light, enhanced by expressive, cartoony illustrations.

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