"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.
Marie-Louise Gay is an internationally acclaimed author and illustrator of children’s books. She has won two Governor General’s Literary Awards, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, the Vicky Metcalf Award for Children’s Literature and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. She has also been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Marie-Louise’s very popular Stella and Sam series has been translated into more than fifteen languages and is loved by children all over the world. Her recent books include Mustafa and Fern and Horn. She lives in Montreal. marielouisegay.com
Praise for What Are You Doing, Sam?:
CCBC Our Choice (Starred Selection)
Bank Street College Children's Library Best Children's Books of the Year
CLA CLA Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award
"…another charming book about siblings Stella and Sam…a comical celebration of imaginative play." — CM Magazine
"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 tale about these siblings that will delight all who enter their cozy realm." — School Library Journal
"Gay delivers yet another gentle tale infused with humour, and accompanied by her soft and soothing mixed-media illustrations." — Montreal Review of Books
Sam and his dog create joyful havoc throughout the house. Of course, Stella joins in the fun. A delightful addition to the series, with delicate watercolours full of expression and humour.
Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Canadian Children’s Book News. 2007.