Something Special / Isang Natatanging Bagay
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1988 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Something Special / Isang Natatanging Bagay

By David McPhail

Sam feels ordinary in a family of talents. Can he discover his unique gift?

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32 pages· 396 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Sam feels overshadowed by his family's talents, even the dog has a trick! Despite his efforts, he only causes chaos, like setting a computer on fire. But when Sam stumbles upon a hidden ability, he realizes he has something special that no one else does. Join Sam on his journey of self-discovery and see if he can find his unique place in the world, all while learning a new language. What will Sam's special talent be, and how will it change his life?

From the publisher

“Everyone in Sam’s family could do something special. Everyone but Sam.” His siblings all have their talents, his parents and grandmother are all good at something, even his dog can do a special trick! Sam tries and tries to follow in the footsteps of his siblings, but he can’t seem to be able to succeed at anything - he even sets his brother’s computer on fire! Sam feels like a failure, but he soon discovers that what makes him unique is being able to do something that no one else in his family can. Join Sam on his adventure to find what his “something special” is, all while learning a new language!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
396
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about growing upBooks about self-discoveryBooks about siblingsBooks about familyBooks about finding your talent
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Publication
Published
July 21, 2017
First published
October 1, 1988
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781683042662

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