Sam and Jump
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

Sam and Jump

Written & illustrated by Jennifer K Mann

A boy loses his beloved toy at the beach. Can he find it again?

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32 pages
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Sam's world turns upside down when he leaves his cherished stuffed bunny, Jump, at the beach. As night falls, worry sets in. Can he face a day without his best friend? With new friend Thomas by his side, Sam embarks on a journey of friendship and discovery. Will he find Jump, or something even more valuable? This heartwarming tale explores the bonds we form and the courage to embrace change.

From the publisher

Sam and his stuffed bunny, Jump, are best friends, and they do everything together. One day, on a trip to the beach, Sam meets Thomas. Sam and Thomas play together all day and promise to do the same the next day. But when Sam gets home he realizes Jump is still at the beach! It’s too late and too dark to go find him, and Sam worries all night. What if Jump is nowhere to be found? Can Sam brave the world without his best friend? Little ones with their own cherished toys will be drawn to this reassuring story about losing something dear only to gain something even better.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about making friendsBooks about stuffed animal friendsBooks about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themes
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Book details

Publication
Published
May 10, 2016
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763679477

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