黑布林英语阅读萨姆和向日葵籽读后感

黑布林英语阅读萨姆和向日葵籽读后感
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篇1
The Blackbrin English Reader: Sam and the Sunflower Seeds Book Report
I recently finished reading the story "Sam and the Sunflower Seeds" from The Blackbrin English Reader and I have to say, it was a pretty sweet little tale! At first I wasn't too excited about having to read another kiddie book for my English class, but this one ended up being quite entertaining.
The story follows a young boy named Sam who is completely obsessed with sunflower seeds. Like, he can't get enough of them! He loves their crunchy texture, their savory and slightly salty taste, the way the seeds kind of stick to his teeth a little - the whole deal. Sam's sunflower seed obsession is actually kind of relatable because I go through major food phases too where I'll eat the same snack every day for weeks on end until I inevitably get sick of it.
Anyway, Sam's parents start to get really annoyed with his sunflower seed mania. They're worried he's going to turn into a
sunflower seed with how many he's eating. Plus their house is getting completely trashed with sunflower seed shells all over the place. Can you imagine? Crunchy shells grinding into the carpet, falling into the couch cushions, getting stuck in weird nooks and crannies. His mom is probably going nuts trying to clean it all up!
Sam doesn't care though, he's just living his best life, chowing down on sunflower seeds morning, noon and night. That is, until one night when he has a bizarro dream that he's turned INTO a sunflower! He's got a big yellow petaly head, a long green stem body, and he's just stuck in the ground unable to move. It's a nightmare for little Sam.
When he wakes up, Sam is utterly traumatized and now he's terrified of sunflower seeds. Any time he sees them or gets ana, he freaks out. You'd think his parents would be happy about this, but they actually start to feel really bad for Sam and his newly developed phobia. They try everything to help him get over his fear - therapy, hypnosis, you name it. Nothing works though.
Finally, Sam's parents take him to a funky little shop run by these two kooky ladies who are obsessed with sunflowers and sunflower seeds. The ladies do some kind of wacky ritual and
suddenly Sam is cured of his fear! He can eat sunflower seeds again without being scared he'll turn into one. Phew!
The story has a nice little moral about not going overboard and learning moderation when it comes to the things you're obsessed with. Sam learned that while sunflower seeds are great, you can't just eat them for every meal or you'll drive yourself (and your parents) crazy. Balance in all things, even for little kids stuffing their faces with snacks!
Overall, I enjoyed reading this silly book. The writing was simple but fun and playful. The descriptions around Sam's obsession and nightmare were low-key kind of disturbing in a creepy/humorous way. Like when it talked about his eyes turning into sunflower seeds and oozing a salty discharge? Absolutely disgusting but I still laughed.
The illustrations were vibrant and added a lot of personality too. Probably my favorite image was when Sam first wakes up from the nightmare and he's just standing there completely bugged out, with sunflower seeds for eyes and a couple rogue seeds falling out of his mouth and ears. So unnecessarily gross but therefore hilarious for a book about snack food!
While the story was certainly no literary masterpiece, it provided some light-hearted entertainment value. It's the kind of
weird and wacky tale that would probably really capture the imagination of an 8-year-old kid. As an older student, I can appreciate the book's sense of playful humor and subtle lessons about overconsumption and dealing with fears and phobias. Not bad for a goofy little kids' book!
So in conclusion, I'm giving Sam and the Sunflower Seeds a solid B+. It kept me engaged, made me chuckle here and there, and didn't put me to sleep like some other English readings
we've had to slog through. For a book literally about seeds, it managed to sprout out an interesting and mildly insightful tale. Not too shabby, Blackbrin English Reader. Keep the oddball stories coming!
篇2
Book Report on "Sam and the Sunflower Seeds" by Blackbrin English Readers
Yo, what's up guys? For our latest English reading assignment, we had to tackle "Sam and the Sunflower Seeds" by Blackbrin English Readers. I'll be honest, I wasn't exactly stoked when Ms. Jenkins assigned this one. A book about a kid and sunflower seeds? Sounded pretty lame. But I ended up really digging this story once I gave it a chance!
The book follows Sam, this spunky little dude who's obsessed with sunflower seeds. He loves munching on them all day long. Sam's mom is constantly nagging him about making a mess with the shells though. One day, Sam decides he's going to grow his own sunflowers so he'll have a never-ending supply of fresh seeds. Sounds like a solid plan, right?
From here, the story follows Sam's hilarious attempts to grow the perfect sunflower crop. He puts so much effort into prepping the soil, planting the seeds just right, watering them regularly, you name it. Sam even starts calling himself the "Sunflower Seed Farmer"! The dude takes this gardening business seriously.
Of course, things don't exactly go smoothly for our boy Sam. There are some really funny parts where pests keep trying to munch on his sunflower sprouts. He has to figure out ways to protect his beloved plants, leading to some creative pest control methods that had me cracking up. The illustrations in the book capture Sam's overblown reactions to every minor sunflower setback perfectly.
Despite the funny gardening hijinks, there's also a nice message about persistence and patience woven throughout the story. Sam doesn't give up on his sunflower dream, even when
things get tough. He sticks with it through sweltering summer days, rainstorms, you name it. Slowly but surely, Sam's little sunflower sprouts begin to grow into towering, beautiful sunflowers with huge seed heads. When harvest time finally comes around, you can't help but feel genuine joy for this little dude's well-deserved payoff.
What I loved most about "Sam and the Sunflower Seeds" though, was just how relatable and real the main character felt. For a little kid's book, Sam came across as a fully fleshed-out person with hilariously exaggerated personality quirks. Whether he was raging out over a squirrel eating his sunflower seeds or geeking out while researching the best gardening techniques, I was always 100% invested in Sam's journey. The author did an awesome job bringing him to life.
While the plot might sound a bit simplistic on the surface, there was actually a nice undercurrent of drama propelling the narrative forward as well. Whenever Sam hit a roadblock in his sunflower farming quest, I legitimately wondered how he would overcome it. The author kept me guessing and threw in some cool unexpected twists too. By the end, I was straight-up cheering for Sam to finally grow that perfect sunflower crop.
Speaking of the ending, I don't want to spoil things too much, but let's just say it's both heartwarming and hilarious in equal measure. Sam's reaction to his first successful sunflower harvest had me laughing so hard. Yet it's also a touching moment when you see how proud he is of his achievement after all that hard work. The ending really ties the whole story together in a satisfying way.
All in all, I had a blast reading "Sam and the Sunflower Seeds." It's rare to find a book targeted at younger kids that can still entertain and resonate with an older student like myself. But Blackbrin English Readers totally knocked it out of the park with this one. While the premise might sound goofy, Sam's vibrant personality and hilarious gardening misadventures sucked me in right away. By the time I got to the finale, I was 100% invested in seeing this little dude succeed.
At the end of the day, "Sam and the Sunflower Seeds" is much more than just a silly story about a kid growing sunflowers. It's a funny, heartwarming tale about perseverance, patience, and pursuing your passions - no matter how quirky they might seem. Sam's relentless determination in the face of obstacles provides a low-key inspiring message that readers of all ages can
appreciate. Not bad for a little children's book about sunflower seeds, am I right?
So if you're looking for an entertaining yet surprisingly deep read, I can't recommend "Sam and the Sunflower Seeds" enough. This sleeper hit kept a smile on my face from beginning to end. I still can't believe how much I ended up loving a book about sunflowers! Blackbrin English Readers, you got me good with this one. Hats off to Sam, the Sunflower Seed Farmer extraordinaire.
篇3
Book Report: Sam and the Sunflower Seeds (Blackbird English Reading)
I just finished reading the book "Sam and the Sunflower Seeds" from the Blackbird English Reading series, and I have to say, it was a really fun and engaging story! As an English learner, I found the level of the book to be just right - challenging enough to help me practice my reading comprehension skills, but not so difficult that I got completely lost.
The story follows a young boy named Sam who loves eating sunflower seeds. One day, he decides to plant some seeds in his backyard to grow his own sunflowers. However, things don't go quite as planned when a mischievous squirrel keeps digging up
and eating the seeds before they can sprout! This sets off a hilarious chain of events as Sam tries different tactics to outsmart the squirrel and protect his sunflower seeds.
I really enjoyed the humor and creativity in the plot. The author did a great job of making the situational comedy feel natural and relatable, even though it centered around such a silly premise. Sam's frustration at the squirrel's antics was palpable, and I found myself giggling at the ridiculous lengths he went to in order to safeguard his seeds. From drowning the seeds in smelly sauce to setting up elaborate traps, Sam's determination never wavered.
At the same time, the book also managed to weave in valuable lessons about patience, perseverance, and caring for nature. Despite his struggles, Sam never gave up on his goal of growing sunflowers, embodying the idea that hard work and commitment can pay off in the end. Additionally, his eventual understanding and respect for the squirrel's need for food showed an appreciation for the natural world.
In terms of language, the vocabulary and sentence structures used were accessible for students at my level. I was able to understand the overall meaning and follow the story quite well, though I did encounter some new words and idioms
that helped expand my English knowledge. Words like "diligent," "foiled," and "grudgingly" were definite additions to my vocabulary. The dialogues between characters felt natural and provided excellent examples of conversational English.
The illustrations throughout the book were delightful and added a lot of visual appeal. The cartoonish depictions of Sam's exaggerated expressions and the squirrel's mischievous antics really brought the story to life. I could envision the scenes clearly in my mind as I was reading.
Overall, I would highly recommend "Sam and the Sunflower Seeds" to fellow English learners looking for an engaging, humorous, and educational reading experience. It's the perfect blend of an entertaining story and valuable language practice. Who knew the journey of growing sunflowers could be so hilarious and meaningful? I'm definitely eager to check out more books from the Blackbird English Reading series in the future.。