Сам в гората

by Vanya Nastanlieva, Елена Можолич (Translator)

Елате на разходка в гората с малкия таралеж Сам.

Когато си малко таралежче, дори само на няколко седмици, трябва да си намериш дом, където да живееш.
Един ден в гората пристигна таралежчето Сам.

Genres: Picture Books, Friendship, Childrens, Animals, Storytime, Fiction

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

A young hedgehog chooses a new home, and sets about looking for a friend. Very sweet, with lovely illustrations by the author.

[Lili Kyurkchiyska · Rating 5 out of 5]

Не знам за вас, но аз заплаквам всеки път, когато зърна онова малко зъзнещо таралежче, останало без бодли и без надежди. И плача още по-силно, когато стигна до края.

[Baby Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review was originally written for The Baby Bookworm. Visit us for new picture books reviews daily!

Hello, friends! Our book today is The New Arrival by Vanya Nastanlieva, an adorable woodland tale of making new friends.

Sam the hedgehog has set off on his own to find a new home in a new part of the forest. He manages to snag a cozy little hollow tree, but there’s one problem: try as he might, he can’t seem to spot any other animals. Sam feels lonely, and would love to make a new friend, but his exhaustive search of the area is fruitless. Finally, he comes upon an idea, scrawling signs advertising his need for a friend and posting them on trees with his quills. That night, however, a terrible rainstorm rips all the signs off and blows them away. Crushed, Sam returns home or his hollow tree, where a surprise awaits him…

Absolutely darling. Sam is an enormously endearing protagonist that kids can easily connect to, and the story is gentle enough for even the littlest readers. The illustrations are adorable, and include the cute gimmick of hiding the animals in plain-ish sight, adding a seek-and-find element that JJ loved. The ending is heartwarming, the length is great, and this one simply put a smile on our faces. Baby Bookworm approved!

(Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)

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[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Заглавието на тази книжка е толкова яка игра на думи.
Таралежчето Сам е ново в гората и така му се иска да има приятели. И като всички го отбягват, то се опитва да се спреатели с тях с обяви. Но скоро бодлите свършват, пък приятели няма все още. Така Сам е сам в гората. Но всичко се променя и животните свалят бариерата и решават да са приятели с него.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

The art in this is so cute I could die. HEDGEHOG. Sweet story with a hedgehog who is new to his woodland neighborhood and wants to find friends.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Сладка детска книжка за новото начало и намирането на приятели, която доста ми напомни на Мечо Пух и неговата 100-акрова гора.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story. Loved the art.

[KC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated tale about a hedgehog named Sam who moves into a new "neighborhood" and all he is seeking for is a new friend.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story about friendship and making new friends!

[Gabrielle L · Rating 1 out of 5]

1.5 stars

[Y.Poston]

Beautifully odd friendship tale,
gorgeous illustrations

[Mukarousky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a bit sad knowing how the hedgehog wants friends so bad. I feel you, Sam.

[Библиотекар · Rating 3 out of 5]

Сладка история за едно малко таралежче, което търси своето място в света. Много ми напомни на Мечо Пух и 100-акровата гора.

Основни теми:
*нов дом
*приятелство

Учи децата:
*че новото начало не трябва да е страшно
*че домът е там, където е сърцето
*на смисъла на приятелството

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Predictable Book!
I would place this book in the category of being a predictable book. The main theme has reoccurring actions of the Hedgehog, Sam, searching for a friend in different ways. He seeks a friend over, under, around, up and all with a reoccurring words of action toward the search. It also has a subtle predictability by the presence of smaller, less pronounced characters in the story. The main story line presents Sam with the dilemma of having no friends and therefore setting out to search for friends. The entire time (each page of the book) there are several other animals of the woods lurking behind trees, in branches and at times very close to Sam’s presence, yet without being noticed. The smaller printed words placed by the author show that each animal is curiously interested in this new arrival, the hedgehog. The focus is always intently on Sam. It is predictable that Sam will find friends by the end of the story because they are all around him throughout the entire search for friends in the story.
The story is refreshing because it does not leave the reader with a sunken feeling that the poor hedgehog has no friends and may not find any friends. The reader can enjoy the search for friends while giggling at the predictability of the many friends all around during the search. This would be a great book for the beginning of al school year when many of the children are feeling lonely and without friends. They are all new arrivals at the time of the school year.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

One day, a young hedgehog sets out to find a new home, he easily finds sufficient shelter and food, but sadly, discovers there is no one around to become friends with. Undeterred, he sets out to find some. He looks in dark places, walks great distances, and even braves the elements, all to no avail. After a mishap, he decides to post some invitations, hoping with all his might that someone will answer. The New Arrival has an old-fashioned look that reminds one of the Wind in the Willows. The artist combines earthy tones, and pencils that detail things like the hedgehogs spikes, and the weather, to form an emotive atmosphere. Between this and the character design we feel genuine emotion throughout. We share the hope and joy of this absolutely adorable hedgehog, and in his lowest moment, spikeless and alone, we feel our hearts go out to him. From the whispers of the hidden animals, it is clear that they are unused to strangers. They are curious, but cautious until they receive the hedgehogs message, and all ends well. After all, home only becomes home once there are loved ones around.

[Sandy Brehl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was won over immediately by that first sentence ( above, you must set off alone and find a place to live) combined with the subtle "observer asides" throughout the story. It reminds me of the insect/critter comments along the margins of "Cricket" magazine pages. The very simply drawn, subdued illustrations are full of emotion, in facial expressions, body posture, and interactions. The passage of time, the wear and tear on little Hedgehog, and the comfort of newfound friends create a multi-layered story that works again and again. This is comfort food in a book.

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Age: 1 to preschool
Animals: Woodland
Familiar Experience: moving

Well executed friendship story with pleasant artwork. The little critter asides are a perfect touch that helps the ending be organic.

[Maddypictures · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming picturebook about moving house and making friends. Hedgehog Sam puts himself out there and ends up with a nice welcome party to his new woodland home. A sweet and gentle story, perfect for preschool.

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wished it would have ended at the page with the "Welcome to our Woodland" sign. Cute, nonetheless.

[Ame · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was more for me to ogle the cutesyness because D'awwwwwww!!!

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

When a hedgehog named Sam settles into his new home in the forest, there's one important thing missing--will he find new friends there to welcome him?

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is adorable----so much cuteness.

[Brindi Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

would pair perfectly with Percy and Pearl books for preschool story time

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a beautiful little book! Sam is such a cutie!

[James Koppert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book. a little hedgehog has to move away from his mum as all hedgehogs do but of course when he gets a new home he needs a friend. cue broken quills and posters

[Margie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its hard to be new in town and not have any friends, yet. Soon though other forest friends will throw out the welcome mat and all will be well. Illustrations are lush and lovely.

[Ethan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, sweet, cute, with great woodland art. Consider this my seal of approval.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Precious! Hedgehog seeks friends in the forest of their new home!

[Tracie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Homes, animals, friends