The Horn Book Guide

EASY READERS

McCully, Emily Arnold

Sam and the Big Kids

24 pp. | Holiday | April, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8234-2427-6 $14.95

(3) K-3 I Like to Read series. Bear Sam wants to play with his older sister and her friend but is told repeatedly, "You are too small...go home." Determined Sam keeps trying, and when the big kids get into trouble, Sam is there to go get Mom for help. McCully's pleasing pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations reflect Sam's resolve, and the easy-to-read story of simple heroics will resonate with beginning readers.

Reviewer: Kari Allen