Book Series · 4 Books

Sam Books

In order from Sam's Cookie to Sam's Potty.

The Sam series is a set of 4 picture books by Barbro Lindgren, published between 1981 and 1986. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Sam's Cookie
Sam's Teddy Bear
Sam's Ball
Sam's Potty
Sam's Cookie
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sam's Cookie
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

Sam's Cookie

By Barbro Lindgren, Eva Eriksson (Illustrator)

A toddler battles a dog for a stolen cookie.

32 pages
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Summary: Sam, a determined toddler, faces off against Doggie, who has snatched his delicious cookie. As Sam tries to reclaim his treat, a humorous showdown unfolds. Will Sam outsmart Doggie and retrieve his cookie, or will Doggie's antics win the day? Dive into this playful tale of persistence and mischief.
The complete set

Sam Series

4 books · Published 1981–1986

Sam's Cookie
Series
Sale price
$759

Sam's Cookie

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1981

A toddler battles a dog for a stolen cookie.

Sam's Teddy Bear
Series
Sale price
$759

Sam's Teddy Bear

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1981

A toddler enlists his dog to rescue his teddy bear from danger.

Sam's Ball
Series
Sale price
$958

Sam's Ball

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1982

A toddler defends his prized rubber ball from a sneaky cat.

Sam's Potty
Series
Sale price
$759

Sam's Potty

Picture Book · Ages 2–4 · 1986

A toddler discovers pride in mastering the potty.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Sam series?

There are 4 books in the Sam series. It began with Sam's Cookie in 1981, and the newest book, Sam's Potty, was published in 1986.

What ages are the Sam books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Sam to life.

01

Barbro Lindgren

Author
02

Eva Eriksson

Illustrator

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