I recently received this lovely book, Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen, along with a cute ‘digging pack’.
As you can probably tell from the title, the story follows two boys (sam and Dave) who dig a hole to look for something incredible.
Whilst digging they narrowly miss finding several diamonds, getting larger on each page. Their little dog seems to know that they need to dig in a different direction, but Sam and Dave don’t pay attention to him and keep digging in the wrong directions.
Eventually they are tired from digging and have a rest, then something incredible happens, they fall all the way through the bottom of the hole and back on top of the ground again.
These trailers show you a little more of Mac and Jon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRZU4uXPCLQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpVM-OwVJMg
It’s a simple story, but well written and the illustrations really make you want to shout at the boys to dig toward the diamonds.
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole has just been published and you can buy your own copy here. Alternatively, you can enter the competition via Rafflecopter below to win one of two copies of the book.
J x
Disclaimer: I received the book for the purpose of this review, however all opinions are my own.
Whatmyfridgesays says
I do love an accessory! A wonderful review that I will be looking out for in stores!
Let kids be kids says
That sounds like a lovely book and one to keep the childrens interest and spark some imaginary play afterwards too.
Thanks for linking #LetKidsbeKids
Emma's Mamma says
It looks like a good little book! Great review! #ToddlerApprovedTuesday
Baby Isabella says
What an interesting book! Makes me wanna dig for England! 😉 I’d like to find a diamond in my back garden… #LetKidsBeKids x
Alex says
I’ve seen this book around and it looks really nice, I love the illustrations! The digging pack looks lots of fun too! x
Jenny Eaves says
It’s really good, you can’t help but try and will them to dig closer to the diamonds! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It does make you wonder what you might find! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Yes, it’s great for encouraging some digging! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! 🙂 x
Leandra says
I love book themed ‘stuff’ so you can do a related activity. Thanks so much for linking up to #toddlerapprovedtuesday this week x
Jenny Eaves says
Me too, book themed activities help to encourage add-on play activities. 🙂 x