Sammy Wakes His Dad

By Chip Emmons

Sammy loves to go fishing. He longs for his dad to go fishing with him, but all his dad ever does is sit and look out the window all day. One day when Sammy asks his dad to go fishing, he replies, You... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1887734872
• ISBN13: 9781887734875
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Star Bright Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Wonderful For the Whole Family

Chip Emmons is a talented writer and Shirley Anger's illustrations compliment the story perfectly. An interesting and meaningful book for the whole family. My daughter can't wait for the next book. Mr. Emmons please keep them coming!

A warm, thoughtful book well-suited for young readers

Sammy Wakes His Dad by Chip Emmons is the story of a young boy who loves going out early to fish more than anything. His dad used to come fishing with him all the time, but ever since an accident left his father in a wheelchair, his seems to do nothing but hang around the house and mope. Longing for the good times they once shared, Sammy finally decides to speak out, and tell his dad how he feels. Filled with hazy yet charming color illustrations by Shirley Venit Anger, Sammy Wakes His Dad is a warm, thoughtful book well-suited for young readers ages 4 to 8.

a great children's book

Chip Emmons is a fantastic story teller -- this is a very moving book and I'm so pleased to have discovered a new writer and this lovely story about a father and son.

A great new author.

This is a wonderful story of a father finding courage through his love for his son. Emmons is a talented story teller and his first book demonstrates his remarkable ability.

The power of children

Really liked the book. Great text about learning life's lessons from children. Beautiful illustrations.