Sam Krupnik is the little brother of Anastasia, who has her own series of books by Lois Lowry. "Attaboy, Sam!" is geared toward a younger audience -- beginning chapter readers. Lowry writes simply and humorously from the perspective of a five-year-old boy. The story is about Sam's plan to make perfume for his Mom's birthday present, because Mrs. Krupnik wants all homemade gifts. Sam collects all his mother's favorite smells and mixes them together in the secrecy of his room. Read to find out what Mrs. Krupnik thinks of her gift! This book is a good addition to an elementary school library or a public library children's collection. ( )

I read this book as a child and it quickly became my favorite book. I remember this was the first book I could put down. Atta girl, Lowry! ( )