There's Something About Sam

By Hannah Barnaby, Anne Wilsdorf (Illustrator)

Max's sleepover takes a wild turn with a mysterious new kid.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Max reluctantly invites the peculiar new kid, Sam, to his birthday sleepover. As the night unfolds, Sam's odd habits—like avoiding the full moon and biting during Twister—reveal a unique charm. Max learns that differences can lead to unexpected friendships, and that friends come in all forms. What secrets does Sam hold, and how will they change Max's view on friendship?

From the publisher

Despite his initial hesitation to invite the new kid, Sam, to his sleepover birthday party, Max quickly discovers that what makes us different makes us special, and new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . . Perfect as a birthday gift, and for fans of Vampirina Ballerina _and _Crankenstein.

There’s something strange about the new kid, Sam—though Max can’t quite put his finger on it. But EVERYONE else in his class is invited to Max’s birthday sleepover, so his mom invites Sam too.

Sam is just as strange at the party as he is at school: he’s wary of the full moon, prefers his hamburgers rare, and can’t help but bite the other kids during an innocent game of Twister. But despite his initial hesitation, Max discovers that what makes us different is actually what makes us special, and that new friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species . . .

This charming and pitch-perfect story will teach young readers all about the excitement of making new friends, and learning from our differences.

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