Silent Sam

By Tabatha Jean D'Agata, Geraldo Valerio
Paperback: $9.50

Gus is trying to teach his parrot Sam to speak, but Sam doesn’t seem to be interested in learning. When Sam finally speaks, will Gus regret ever teaching him?

Front cover for Sam el silencioso by Tabatha Jean D'Agata and Geraldo Valerio
This book is also available in Spanish
Sam el silencioso
By Tabatha Jean D'Agata, Geraldo Valerio

Description

Gus is trying to teach his parrot Sam to speak, but Sam doesn’t seem to be interested in learning. When Sam finally speaks, will Gus regret ever teaching him?

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About the Creators

Tabatha Jean D’Agata

Tabatha Jean D'Agata was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts. When she was a child, she loved being read to by her grandma. As an adult, Tabatha enjoys writing stories for children and publishing her blog, Bewitched Mama. Her family has two pets—a cat and a dog—but no parrot. Tabatha lives in Hooksett, New Hampshire, with her husband and their son and daughter.

Geraldo Valerio

Geraldo Valério was born in Brazil. He moved to the United States to attend New York University where he received his MFA, and he currently works as a full time illustrator. As a child, Geraldo had pet parrots. Remembering the way they acted helped him illustrate this story. Geraldo also enjoys visiting the library, walking in the park, and going to the movies. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781584306320
  • Price $9.50
  • Publication Date Sep 01, 2003
  • Trim Size N/A
  • Weight 0.125 lbs
  • Page Count 24
  • Word Count 144
  • Interests

  • Imprint Bebop Books
  • Audience Children
  • Themes Animal / Biodiversity / Plant Adaptations, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Families, Fiction, How-to / Instructional Nonfiction, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Optimism / Enthusiasm, Persistence / Grit, Realistic Fiction
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 6 - 6
  • Grade Range 1
  • Guided Reading H
  • DRA 14
  • Interest Level 1
  • Lexile Code AD
  • Lexile Level 270
  • Lexile Measurement AD270L
  • Reading Level 1
  • Bebop Reading Emergent
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