{"product_id":"sam-sorts-9781101918050","title":"Sam Sorts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSam Sorts: A Clever Counting and Categorization Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarthe Jocelyn returns with another ingenious concept book following \u003ci\u003eHannah's Collections\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOnes and Twos\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhere Do You Look?\u003c\/i\u003e This hardcover picture book tackles counting and categories in a way that engages young minds and makes learning fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSam faces a common childhood challenge: his things are in a heap, and it's time to tidy up. He begins organizing his belongings but quickly discovers that sorting isn't as simple as it seems. A penguin belongs in the black and white pile, but it also has wings. A round rock fits with other rocks, but it's also perfectly round. How can Sam sort his 100 things when so many items belong in multiple categories?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis cut-paper illustrated book presents a relatable problem that children encounter daily. Through Sam's journey, young readers explore set theory, overlapping categories, and flexible thinking. The story's surprising solution demonstrates creative problem-solving while maintaining a tidy, satisfying conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEducational Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSam Sorts combines early learning concepts with hands-on thinking skills. Children ages 4-8 will recognize the challenge of organizing their own belongings while learning about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting to 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategorization and sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet theory basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple attributes and characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem-solving strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book serves as an excellent STEM resource for preschool and early elementary classrooms, introducing mathematical concepts through narrative and visual learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDistinctive Illustrations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarthe Jocelyn's cut-paper artwork brings Sam's 100 things to life with crisp, recognizable images. From zipper pulls to robots, each item is rendered with clarity and charm. The visual style helps children identify objects, compare attributes, and understand how items can share multiple characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarthe Jocelyn\u003c\/b\u003e is a Toronto-born, award-winning author and illustrator with over twenty books to her credit, including \u003ci\u003eViminy Crowe's Comic Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhat We Hide\u003c\/i\u003e. Her picture book \u003ci\u003eHannah's Collections\u003c\/i\u003e was short-listed for the Governor General's Literary Award for Illustration. Her novel \u003ci\u003eMable Riley\u003c\/i\u003e won the inaugural TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Marthe received the prestigious Vicky Metcalf Award in 2009 for her body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover edition from Tundra Books is ideal for home libraries, classroom reading, and gift-giving. The durable format withstands repeated readings as children return to count, sort, and discover new details in the illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tundra Books (NY)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680826724626,"sku":"9781101918050","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9908c30e-a740-456c-a972-e5c85d3581ab.jpg?v=1733943291","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sam-sorts-9781101918050","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}