Book Series · 4 Books

Sam Krupnik Books

In order from All About Sam to Zooman Sam. Part of Anastasia Krupnik.

All About Sam
Attaboy, Sam!
See You Around, Sam!
Zooman Sam
All About Sam
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

All About Sam
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$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1988

All About Sam

By Lois Lowry

A young boy navigates life's mysteries with humor and unexpected insight.

176 pages· 23,827 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: Sam, a spirited young boy, embarks on a journey from hospital to nursery school, unraveling life's mysteries with humor and candor. From misunderstood first words to goldfish mishaps, Sam's adventures reveal a world seen through innocent eyes. Can he make sense of the chaos around him, or will his unique perspective remain misunderstood? Join Sam as he faces each challenge with his own brand of naive insight.
In reading order

Sam Krupnik Series

4 books · Published 1988–1999

#1

All About Sam

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1988

A young boy navigates life's mysteries with humor and unexpected insight.

#2

Attaboy, Sam!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1992

Sam's secret lab holds the key to a unique birthday gift. Can he bottle the perfect scent for his mom?

#3
See You Around, Sam!
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$574

See You Around, Sam!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996

A boy plans to run away to Alaska with plastic fangs. Will he go?

#4

Zooman Sam

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

Sam dreams of being more than a zookeeper. Can he become the Chief of Wonderfulness?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Sam Krupnik series?

There are 4 books in the Sam Krupnik series. It began with All About Sam in 1988, and the newest book, Zooman Sam, was published in 1999.

What order should you read the Sam Krupnik books in?

Start with All About Sam and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Sam Krupnik books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Sam Krupnik to life.

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Lois Lowry

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