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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?"
About the author
MARIE-LOUISE GAY is an internationally acclaimed children's book creator whose work has been translated into more than 20 languages. She has won many awards including two Governor General's Literary Awards, the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children's Literature, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. She lives in Montreal, Quebec.
Summary
"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.
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• 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 & Quire
• "
another charming book about siblings Stella and Sam
a comical celebration of imaginative play." CM Magazine
