Don't You Feel Well, Sam?
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2002

Don't You Feel Well, Sam?

Written by Amy Hest · Illustrated by Anita Jeram

Part of the Sam Books series

Sam's cough disrupts bedtime. Can Mrs. Bear's care bring comfort?

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In the little white house, Sam's cough interrupts bedtime. Mrs. Bear tries to soothe him with syrup, but it's too bitter and hard to swallow. As the night grows colder, can Mrs. Bear's tender care and warmth help Sam find comfort and rest? Discover how a mother's love can conquer even the chilliest of nights in this heartwarming tale.

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In the little white house, Mrs. Bear is putting Sam to bed, when suddenly – HCK HCK! coughs Sam. Mrs. Bear gets some syrup. But the syrup tastes bad, and there’s too much of it on a too-big spoon, and it’s too hard to swallow. What will make Sam feel better? Acclaimed picture-book creators Amy Hest and Anita Jeram revisit Sam and Mrs. Bear as they share a quiet moment of comfort that is enough to conquer the coldest night.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Board
Lexile
~261L
Themes & topics
Books about illnessBooks about bedtime and dreamsBooks about bearsBooks about mother-son relationshipsBooks about health and daily living
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
63321
Publication
Published
February 13, 2007
First published
October 1, 2002
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763624088

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