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