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Start with All About Sam and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.

4 books
Published 1988 to 1999
Status: Likely complete

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All About Sam

Start with All About Sam

Book 1 by Lois Lowry • Published 1988

Told entirely from Sam Krupnik’s point of view, this book follows him from birth through his toddler years as he learns to talk, gets into mischief, and drives his family crazy with an earnestness that is as funny as...

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Sam Krupnik reading order

Ends with Zooman Sam

  1. 1
    All About Sam

    Book 1:All About Sam

    Lois Lowry • 1988

    Told entirely from Sam Krupnik’s point of view, this book follows him from birth through his toddler years as he learns to talk, gets into mischief, and drives his family crazy with an earnestness that is as funny as...

  2. 2
    Attaboy, Sam!

    Book 2:Attaboy, Sam!

    Lois Lowry • 1992

    When Mrs. Krupnik asks for only homemade gifts for her birthday, Sam decides to create a custom perfume. He collects every smell his mother likes into a bottle, ignoring the growing stench in hopes that his present wi...

  3. 3
    See You Around, Sam!

    Book 3:See You Around, Sam!

    Lois Lowry • 1996

    Forbidden to wear his new plastic fangs in the house, furious Sam Krupnik decides to run away to Alaska and live with the walruses. As he says goodbye to neighbors and loads himself with supplies, his grand plan grows...

  4. 4
    Zooman Sam

    Book 4:Zooman Sam

    Lois Lowry • 1999

    For Future Job Day at nursery school, Sam dresses as a zookeeper and earns the chance to tell his class about a different animal each day. Being “Zooman Sam” is thrilling, but keeping everyone’s interest turns out to...

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Sam Krupnik FAQ

What is the best order to read the Sam Krupnik series?

The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with All About Sam.

How many books are in the Sam Krupnik series?

There are 4 books currently listed in the Sam Krupnik series on GurusReads.

Where should I start with the Sam Krupnik series?

New readers should start with All About Sam, the first book in the reading order.

Is the Sam Krupnik series complete?

Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1988 to 1999.