Letter to Sam

Band: Orange
Scheme: Engage
Type: Fiction
Author: Jay Dale
ISBN: 9781406265170
Letter to Sam book cover

What's the book about?

Lots of children came to Casey’s dress-up party, but Sam was home sick and couldn’t join in the fun. Casey decides to write and tell Sam all about the party, from the costumes to the games and the cake. As you read the letter, you can imagine being at the party too and think about what you might say to cheer up a friend who had to miss it.

See a sample page

Sample page from Letter to Sam

Reviews

Chloe, Age 5

Rating:

This book is about
Casey wrote a letter to Sam because Sam was sick and missed Casey's birthday party.

The main characters are
Casey, Sam, Akio, Karla, Sally, Jill, Mal, Dad and Grandma.

My favourite part of the book is
When Casey hit the piñata and the sweets came out.

I would also like to say
That I had a party like the story.

Ethan, Age 4

Rating:

This book is about
Casey sends Sam a letter because he was sick and could not go to the party. Casey dressed as a tiger for the party and there was a tiger birthday cake.

The main characters are
Sam and Casey.

My favourite part of the book is
The face on the tiger cake.

I would also like to say
I liked this book.