Samson
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Samson

Written & illustrated by Tadgh Bentley

A piranha dreams of dining at fancy restaurants despite his fearsome appearance.

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40 pages· 522 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Samson the piranha dreams of savoring gourmet meals at fancy restaurants, unlike his fellow fish who stick to routine. When three new eateries open nearby, he sees his chance. But with his sharp teeth and intimidating grin, will Samson be welcomed? Can he fulfill his culinary dreams without losing his true self? Dive into this delightful tale of friendship and self-discovery.

From the publisher

A charming and funny story of friendship, fine dining, and being true to yourself, from Tadgh Bentley, the author/illustrator of Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups–perfect for fans of Love Monster and I Don’t Want to Be a Frog!Samson wasn’t like other piranhas.While other piranhas stayed close to homeHe wanted to explore the world.And while they stuck to the same old routine, swimming and chomping and scaring, Samson liked to try new things Most of all, Samson dreamed of eating fine foods at fancy restaurants. So when not one but THREE new restaurants come to his corner of the sea, Samson can’t wait to try them all. There’s only one problem: With their big teeth and scary smiles, piranhas aren’t really welcome anywhere, let alone in fancy restaurants. Can Samson make his dream come true–and still be himself?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
522
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~511L
Themes & topics
Books about fishBooks about the five sensesBooks about first conceptsBooks about self-acceptanceBooks about disguise
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
189245
Publication
Published
February 7, 2017
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062335371

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