Sammy and the Skyscraper Sandwich is as heavenly as the delectable treats featured inside. It's a beautiful book in a large board format that begs to be picked up and read... Visually stunning, we loved the retro illustrations and all the luscious, colourful details that burst out from every page. Pieter Gaudesaboos has managed to combine 1950's style with contemporary digital design to create a timeless classic. Just look at this amazing spread full of colour and mouthwatering food. No wonder my 3 yo picked the tomatoes and pretended to eat them!
I read this with my own Sammy (no wonder I'm biased) and DD2. The board format is perfect for a inquisitive 16 month old who's only just getting to grips with turning pages. But the tasty treats inside make it an entertaining read for my 3 yo. We had lots of fun playing the I-Spy game - you can download this via the Book Island website http://www.bookisland.co.nz/en/books/sammy-and-skyscraper-sandwich
It gets the thumbs up from me for its celebration of imagination. And it's more than a first class read; it prompted food discussions with my 5 yo, had my 3 yo engrossed in look and find games and is the perfect length for my 16 mo. I also love the fact that it takes me back to my own childhood and reminds me of the classics I grew up with. Fans of The Hungry Caterpillar would love it!
So I have to confess. I'm organising the publicity campaign for this one... But before you disregard all my comments above, I'll point you in the direction of all the fabulous bloggers who have also been won over by Sammy's charm! Yesterday, the wonderful Book Sniffer kicked off the tour with a marvellous review http://booksniffingpug.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/sammy-and-skyscraper-sandwich.html. And on Tuesday, Sammy will be stopping by Read It Daddy! http://readitdaddy.blogspot.co.uk/. Then it's the turn of http://www.mummymishaps.co.uk/ on Wednesday followed by a guest post on Thursday over at http://nayusreadingcorner.blogspot.co.uk/. On Friday, author Lorraine Francis will be sharing her picture book recommendation at http://storysnug.com/ and finally on Saturday, http://www.arushoflove.co.uk/ will be Sammy's final stop. Plus check out Book Island's facebook page and twitter to join our celebration of the humble sandwich! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Book-Island/121391998004041 and @BookIslandBooks
Sammy and the Skyscraper Sandwich by Lorraine Francis & Pieter Gaudesaboos is published by Book Island and is priced at £12.99. Available from all good bookshops and Amazon.
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