Synopses & Reviews
In this wonderful addition to the ever-beloved
Stella and Sam books, Sam decides to teach Fred, the dog, some new skills, including swimming, cooking, rolling over and painting. Of course, Fred finds a way to subvert each experience in order to do exactly as he pleases and create maximum mess. Big sister Stella watches the goings-on with amusement as she keeps checking up on them, asking, What are you doing, Sam?”
Review
A CCBC Our Choice (Starred Selection), 2007 A Bank Street College Children's Library Best Children's Book of the Year, 2007
Short-listed for the CLA Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award, 2007
"Another charming tale about these siblings that will delight all who enter their cozy realm." School Library Journal
"Rarely does a children's book suit its intended audience perfectly
Stella and Sam books always seem to hit the mark
another triumph in a deservedly popular series." Quill and Quire
"
another charming book about siblings Stella and Sam
a comical celebration of imaginative play." CM Magazine
Synopsis
"What are you doing, Sam?" calls Stella.
Sam and his dog, Fred, are creating joyful havoc throughout the house. Be it snorkeling in the bathtub, teaching Fred to read or roll over, or cooking up a pancake feast, they are having a marvelous time. Of course, Stella joins in the fun as she observes the inventive antics of Sam and his beloved companion.
In this wonderful addition to the Stella and Sam series, Marie-Louise Gay has created another charming picture book. Delicate watercolors, full of expression and humor, bring her delightful story to life.