Square Fish, 1971-15-05
Sam, Bangs & Moonshine: (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Sam, Bangs & Moonshine: (Caldecott Medal Winner)
Owlet Book and Owlet Book
Evaline Ness, Illustrator
Paperback
SKU:9780805003154
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Samantha (known as Sam) is a fisherman's daughter who dreams rich and lovely dreams—moonshine, her father says. When her tall stories bring disaster to her friend Thomas and her cat Bangs, Sam learns to distinguish between moonshine and reality. A Caldecott Medal winner.
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In Sam, Bangs & Moonshine, Evaline Ness weaves a poignant tale of imagination and responsibility. Through Sam’s fanciful stories and their unintended consequences, young readers are invited to explore themes of honesty and the impact of one’s words. Ness’s evocative illustrations complement the narrative, offering a timeless lesson in distinguishing between fantasy and reality.
Book Details
Book Details
Readability • 3.6
Age Range • 7-12
Pages • 48
Subjects • Imagination
Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Classics • Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play • Juvenile Fiction | Bedtime & Dreams
Publisher Summary
Publisher Summary
Sam, Bangs & Moonshine is the winner of the 1967 Caldecott Medal.
Samantha (known as Sam) is a fisherman's daughter who dreams rich and lovely dreams--moonshine, her father says. But when her tall stories bring disaster to her friend Thomas and her cat Bangs, Sam learns to distinguish between moonshine and reality.
