Sam with Ants in His Pants

By April Reynolds, Katie Kordesh (Illustrator)

A restless boy's naptime turns wild with animals leaping from his book. Can he ever settle down?

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Sam's naptime transforms into an adventure when wild animals leap from his favorite book. Gazelles, lions, and zebras fill his room, making sleep impossible. But when a loud growl signals his hunger, will Sam finally find peace after a wild day? Dive into this playful tale where imagination runs wild and bedtime becomes an unforgettable safari.

From the publisher

This ferociously fun read-aloud–perfect for bedtime or anytime–begins with a can’t-settle-down boy who spends his naptime with wild animals that have leapt off the pages of his favorite book, and ends with a sleepy boy all played out! Sam is not ready for naptime. Momma says he has ants in his pants and that he must calm down, but Sam says “NOOOOOO!” and flies off to his bedroom. He flips open his favorite book–African Wildlife–and out jumps a herd of gazelles…followed by a pride of lions…and then a zeal of zebras. And that’s just the beginning! How can Sam ever be expected to take a nap?! Amidst all the jumping and stalking and striding and prowling comes a sound louder than any other– GRROOWWL! It’s Sam’s tummy, and it scares those ants right out of his pants. It must be time for a snack. But after such a wild day, how can Sam ever be expected to stay awake?!

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