Sam and the Lucky Money
When Sam goes to Chinatown with his mother to shop for New Year's Day, he carries the four dollar bills his grandparents gave him in bright red leisees, just in case he should find something to buy with his newly acquired wealth. Four dollars seems like a lot of money to him until he sees the prices on things he wants in the toy shop. But the money turns out to be lucky for Sam afer all when he finds just the right way to spend it. Karen Chinn's charming story of a young boy's first understanding of value is accompanied by expressive watercolors which capture the bustling excitement of Chinatown on New Year's Day, as well as Sam's many moods. ©1995 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright, Ying-Hwa Hu
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Celebrations, Holidays, and Observances
Chinese and Chinese Americans
City Life
Empathy and Compassion
Generosity
Gratitude
Homelessness
Money and Finances
Diversity subject:
Asian
Publisher:
Lee & Low
Publish Year: 1995
Pages: 32
ISBN: 188000013X
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Chinn