Something Special / Isang Natatanging Bagay: Babl Children's Books in Tagalog and English - Hardcover

McPhail, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1683042662 ISBN 13: 9781683042662

Publisher: Babl Books Inc., 2017

Synopsis

“Everyone in Sam's family could do something special. Everyone but Sam.” His siblings all have their talents, his parents and grandmother are all good at something, even his dog can do a special trick! Sam tries and tries to follow in the footsteps of his siblings, but he can’t seem to be able to succeed at anything - he even sets his brother’s computer on fire! Sam feels like a failure, but he soon discovers that what makes him unique is being able to do something that no one else in his family can.

Join Sam on his adventure to find what his “something special” is, all while learning a new language!

About this title

From Publishers Weekly:

Sam the raccoon is the only member of his family who cannot do something special. One sister plays the piano exquisitely, another sister is a baseball star. When Sam tries to emulate them, he is all thumbs, and he courts disaster when he tries to be a computer whiz like his brother. His father is a super chef, his mother carves lovely wooden birds and Grandma knits beautiful woollies. Only when his mother asks Sam's advice about painting the birds does Sam finally discover his own talent; soon he is immersed in creating portraits of the whole family. This story is perfect for children still unaware of their own abilities. Plucky Sam admirably keeps trying even though he does not always succeed, an appealing reminder that it sometimes takes time to find a niche. McPhail's colorful illustrations bring to life the multi-talented raccoon family. He captures the ghastly results of Sam's playing the piano and the horrid effects of his cooking attempts. Ages 3-5.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 1 Everyone in Sam's raccoon family has a special talentone sister plays the piano, another plays first base, his brother is a computer whiz, his father is a wonderful cook, his mother carves wooden birds, his grandmother is a knitter, and even his dog can balance a bone on his nose. Sam fails at everything. At last he discovers his own special talentpainting, which wins him self-respect and the admiration of others. Expressive full-color ink-and-wash illustrations are uncluttered yet filled with humorous detail and serve as the perfect extension to the simple text. A reassuring story told with humor and a light touch, sure to be a comfort to young siblings seeking the special string to their bow. Starr LaTronica, North Berkeley Library, Calif.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Babl Books Inc.
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1683042662
• ISBN 13: 9781683042662
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32