Sammy Spider's First Day of School - Hardcover

Rouss, Sylvia A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0822585839 ISBN 13: 9780822585831

Publisher: Kar-Ben Pub, 2009

Synopsis

Sammy Spider sneaks onto Josh's lunch box and accompanies him to school, where he learns about the important Jewish value of being kind to animals.

About this title

Review

"Spider Sammy stows away in Josh's backpack, accompanying the boy to school. The students learn a lesson about the Jewish value of being kind to animals - put to the test once Sammy's spotted. The text is didactic but accessible; though it obviously depicts observant Jewish life, the story reaches beyond one particular audience. Brightly colored cut-paper illustrations are lively."
--The Horn Book Guide

"Sneaking into Josh's backpack, the curious spider in this long-running series experiences his first day at his Jewish school. He hears the story of Noah's Ark, learns about being kind to animals, and observes the children painting, building with blocks, and enjoying a snack. When the youngsters return to the classroom after playing outside, Sammy is discovered. Their first instinct is to step on him, but Josh reminds them about their obligation to be kind to all creatures. This book is a departure from the previous 'Sammy' titles in that Josh Shapiro actually sees the spider in this one. The bright cut-paper illustrations help to depict a typical school day. A welcome addition where the earlier titles are popular."
--School Library Journal

About the Author

Katherine Janus Kahn studied Fine Arts at the Bezalel School in Jerusalem and at the University of Iowa. She has illustrated many children's books including Kar-Ben's popular Sammy Spider series. She lives in Wheaton, Maryland.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kar-Ben Pub
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0822585839
• ISBN 13: 9780822585831
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Kahn Katherine Janus
• Number of pages: 30