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Attaboy, Sam! — Content Guide for Parents

By Lois LowryHoughton Mifflin1993ISBN 9780440408161144 pages
Attaboy, Sam!

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

In this second book about Anastasia Krupnik's younger brother, Sam concocts a perfume made of his mother's favorite smells to honor her request for only homemade gifts for her birthday. "Warm, lively, true to children's real inner lives, and laugh-aloud funny all the way." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointer review

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Attaboy, Sam! appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in 'Attaboy, Sam!'. The book is described as a lighthearted children's story focusing on the experiences of a preschooler, with no indications of physical conflict or harm. No scary content is present in 'Attaboy, Sam!'. The book is described as suitable for young readers, focusing on everyday childhood experiences without elements intended to frighten.

  • Does Attaboy, Sam! have violence?

    No violence is present in 'Attaboy, Sam!'. The book is described as a lighthearted children's story focusing on the experiences of a preschooler, with no indications of physical conflict or harm.

  • Does Attaboy, Sam! have scary content?

    No scary content is present in 'Attaboy, Sam!'. The book is described as suitable for young readers, focusing on everyday childhood experiences without elements intended to frighten.

  • Does Attaboy, Sam! have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference Lois Lowry's personal background and other works, but do not indicate any religious themes or practices within 'Attaboy, Sam!'.

  • Does Attaboy, Sam! have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in 'Attaboy, Sam!'. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point in the book.

  • Does Attaboy, Sam! have profanity?

    No profanity is present in 'Attaboy, Sam!'. The book is aimed at a young audience, and the search results do not mention any inappropriate language.

  • Does Attaboy, Sam! have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in 'Attaboy, Sam!'. The search results do not indicate any environmental messages or activism within the book.

  • Does Attaboy, Sam! have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in 'Attaboy, Sam!'. The search results do not indicate any themes or discussions related to sexuality within the book.

  • Does Attaboy, Sam! have gender roles?

    No discussions or critiques of gender roles are present in 'Attaboy, Sam!'. The narrative focuses on the experiences of a young boy and his family without addressing gender expectations or stereotypes.

  • Does Attaboy, Sam! have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Attaboy, Sam!' by Lois Lowry. The search results primarily focus on general LGBTQ+ resources and do not provide specific content from the book itself.

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