Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett is a surreal picture book that promotes themes of friendship and perseverance.
Sam and Dave plan to dig up “something spectacular” but as the reader finds out, they keep just missing their prize. When they take a rest, their dog digs until the explorers fall down into what seems to be their own garden.
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett
Illustrator: Jon Klassen
Publisher: Walker Books (2015)
ISBN: 9781406360981
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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole Resources
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- Amnesty: Using fiction to explore human rights
- Candlewick Press: Story Hour Kit
- Candlewick Press: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole Transcript
- CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals: Visual Literacy notes
- Reading is Fundamental: Guide for educators
- Reading is Fundamental: Teaching Support Materials
- Walker Books: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole Classroom Ideas
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