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The Adventures of Sammy Jay (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) Paperback – April 10, 2006

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Sammy Jay thinks he's a very fine gentleman and is proud of his handsome blue coat and high cap. But Sammy often does things he shouldn't do — like stealing. Nobody likes to be told he's a thief — especially Sammy Jay! Much of the time, he just struts around, trying to look important when he thinks someone is looking at him. Filled with pranks and rivalries, this delightful tale — enhanced with Harrison Cady's charming illustrations — combines humorous animal escapades with gentle lessons about wildlife and nature.
One of the most prolific and best-loved writers of children's books, Thornton W. Burgess (1874–1965) created heartwarming tales of animals and their natural habitats. His stories, bestsellers year after year, have thrilled generations of youngsters.
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  1. Reading age
    8 - 14 years
  2. Print length
    96 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 8
  5. Dimensions
    5.64 x 0.28 x 8.14 inches
  6. Publisher
    Dover Publications
  7. Publication date
    April 10, 2006
  8. ISBN-10
    0486449467
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0486449463
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The Adventures of Sammy Jay

The Adventures of Sammy Jay
Dover Children's Thrift Classics

This affordable series features dozens of classic stories and poems for children ages 8 and up. Most feature the complete text but some have been adapted for young readers.

The Adventures of Sammy Jay

Author and conservationist Thornton Burgess (1874–1965) wrote thousands of animal stories for children, starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind.

Sammy Jay often does things he shouldn't do. In particular, he likes to steal things. Much of the time he just struts around trying to look like a fine gentleman in his blue coat and high cap.

Thornton Burgess

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Sammy Jay thinks he's a very fine gentleman and is proud of his handsome blue coat and high cap. But Sammy often does things he shouldn't do -- like stealing. Nobody likes to be told he's a thief -- especially Sammy Jay! Much of the time, he just struts around, trying to look important when he thinks someone is looking at him. Filled with pranks and rivalries, this delightful tale -- enhanced with Harrison Cady's charming illustrations -- combines humorous animal escapades with gentle lessons about wildlife and nature.
One of the most prolific and best-loved writers of children's books, Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) created heartwarming tales of animals and their natural habitats. His stories, bestsellers year after year, have thrilled generations of youngsters.
Dover (2006) unabridged republication of the edition published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1915. 30 black-and-white illustrations. 96pp. 53/16 x 81/4. Paperbound.
ALSO AVAILABLE
Adventures of Grandfather Frog, Thornton W. Burgess. 96pp. 53/16 x 53/4. 0-486-27400-4
Adventures of Peter Cottontail, Thornton W. Burgess. 96pp. 53/16 x 81/3. 0-486-26929-9
Burgess Bird Book for Children, Thornton W. Burgess. 171pp. 53/8 x 81/2. 0-486-42840-0

For current price information write to Dover Publications, or log on to www.doverpublications.com -- and see every Dover book in print.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications; Illustrated edition (April 10, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486449467
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0486449463
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 14 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 8
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.64 x 0.28 x 8.14 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 128 ratings

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Zachary Hendricks
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book series
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
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Read this book in my tweens. All thorton burgess books are entertaining and teach a lot and you'll get a good laugh too.
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N. Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun story of bantering between Sammy Jay and Chatterer the Squirrel
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2016
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My children (6 & 3) and I have loved this story. As several reviewers noted, the characters are a little "naughty." I think, however, it offers a chance to teach how their bad attitudes lead to more heartache. We enjoyed the free downloadable audiobook version on Librovox as well!
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Samantha A.
5.0 out of 5 stars This series is wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
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A friend of mine recommended these books for my boys and we love them. We do these as read alouds in our house and every night they can't wait for us to get started.
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Brattblitz
5.0 out of 5 stars great story
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2019
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These Thornton Burgess stories are the best
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K
5.0 out of 5 stars nice to pass on special older
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2017
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nice to pass on special older stories
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Carolyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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classic tales
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CScott
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2013
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The book is definitely used, and in a little shabbier condition than I expected, but knowing how many times these books got checked out of the library and book mobile, I'm not surprised. A good price for a good product, and I would buy again.
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Pink Panther
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2016
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Excellent series , cute and clean
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars Memories
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2022
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Got the series for my children. My mother m read me these when I was a child. Wonderful memories.
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2nimm
5.0 out of 5 stars livre pour enfants très intéressant mais mal illustré
Reviewed in France on August 26, 2012
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livre anglophone broché souple en papier recyclé format moyen réédition récente (2006) d'un classique de 1915 faisant partie d'une grande série d'histoires animalières pour enfants valorisant la protection de la faune nord-américaine; dans cet épisode, on assiste aux aventures de Sammy JAY le geai bleu d'Amérique au sein de la communauté des animaux de la Forêt Verte; cette fable un peu moraliste mais tellement attendrissante ravira tous les enfants et même les plus grands à l'heure où les préoccupations de protection de la faune sont devenues plus partagées (l'auteur pourrait être considéré comme visionnaire pour l'époque!); les illustrations sont indigentes dans cette édition bon marché (quelques gravures n&b) mais ce petit livre est à acheter sans réserve pour lire ou faire lire à vos enfants ou petits-enfants soit en le traduisant soit directement en anglais dès qu'ils se seront familiarisés avec cette langue!
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Margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars Stories are comical, encourage memory work to keep with the story
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2018
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I look forward to reading this story. Al the others I have read to my grandson are fantastic. Burgess gives animal habits and good behaviour for young ones in story fashion so kids don't feel they are in school or being told outright how to behave.
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sandy holt
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2020
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Wonderful books for kids to read or have them read to them
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T. Huynh
5.0 out of 5 stars Nature are captured in a truthful yet captivating way.
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2018
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A rare treasure to children and adults alike.
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