Stella’s little brother Sam is back in this charming picture book. Sam asks his big sister whether or not she is sleeping. "Yes," answers Stella. "Aren’t you?" But Sam can’t sleep: he misses his beloved and faithful dog, Fred. Where could he be? Sam knows that Fred is afraid of many things: the dark, the monster that lives in the closet, and the giant toad that lurks downstairs. Luckily, Stella is there to reassure Sam as they search everywhere. Gay’s delicate watercolors, full of whimsy and humor, bring Stella and Sam’s world to life.
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PreSchool-Grade 1-In this cozy companion to Good Morning Sam (Groundwood, 2003), the wide-awake preschooler recruits his older sister, Stella, to help him find their missing dog so he can go to sleep. As Stella patiently accompanies him throughout the house, suggesting places the pet might be, alert readers will see the little hound hidden in each picture. The story touches on many fears young children have about the dark-monsters in the closet, menacing-looking furniture, noises from unknown sources-but it reassures with gentle humor and a steadfast sister. The wonderfully sketchy watercolor-and-pen drawings, neatly bordered in white, are drenched in blues with moonlit highlights. Gay's art strongly combines with the text to enhance the story line of loving siblings tackling a typical bedtime problem. A selection that's perfect for early readers as well as for one-on-one sharing with toddlers.
Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, WI
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, WI
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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gwith its charming watercolour illustrations complementing a subtle text that leaves plenty to talk about, is an endearing and gentle tale."?Sunday Tasmanian? 2/11/03gGay has a wonderful ear for children fs conversation. The watercolour illustrations are irrestistible, warmly coloured and rich in charming detail.?Central Coast Herald? 4/10/03gcharacters your child will really warm to. h www.preschoolentertainment.com 22/9/03.The spare dialogue and delicately witty illustrations shed a fresh light on familiar territory.' Lindsay Fraser, Scottish Herald Sun
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Happy Birthday Sam!,
This review is from: Good Night, Sam (Stella and Sam) (Paperback)
I bought this book for Sam's birthday and I've not regretted it once. He must have read it several times and each time it's like a brand new book to him! I recommend it to little Jokermans everywhere!!
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Beautiful writing, beautiful drawings,
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Sam can't sleep without his dog, Fred, but Fred is missing. Stella, Sam's ever-patient big sister, helps him search the house for Fred. Sam is a typical pre-schooler, who says and does all the wonderfully goofy things a pre-schooler says and does, while Stella is unfailingly gentle and kind. A really lovely bedtime story.
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Good Night Sam,
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My grandson Sam loves to have this series read to him. Beautiful artwork and fun, happy stories of Stella and Sam. Oh yes, Fred the dog too!
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"Stella," whispered Sam, "are you sleeping?" Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
"Stella," whispered Sam, "are you sleeping?" Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Stella, Fairy of the Forest by Marie-Louise Gay in Front Flap
- Good Morning Sam (Stella and Sam) by Marie-Louise Gay in Front Flap
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