Books with author Barbara Samuels

Winston and Sophie live in a big city. When they see a sign for chickens that need a home, Mommy says they don’t need to live in the country to raise chickens. And what could be better―pets that lay eggs! So they prepare the coop, tell their friends, and soon enough, the chickens arrive. But it seems that no matter what the children try, these chickens don’t want to be pets, and they refuse to lay eggs. Can anything change their minds? Will the chickens ever feel at home? With bright, funny illustrations and an informative note from author Barbara Samuels, The Chickens are Coming! is a story about doing something new, learning to be patient, and welcoming new members into the family.

What Leo wants is a fire truck; what Mama gives him is a kitten: Lola. To make matters worse, mischievous and high-spirited Lola just about takes over all of Leo's favorite things. Just when Leo's had enough, Lola surprises him and saves the day. Colorful, bold illustrations filled with trucks, trucks, and more trucks enliven this satisfying story of friendship.

Dolores is the cat expert, always bragging about her cat, Duncan. But when Hillary arrives on the scene, proud owner of Harold, a Siamese kitten from a family of prize-winning show cats who has seven different ways of saying meow, Dolores knows she's in trouble. How can Duncan compete? Even though her older sister, Faye, advises, "Just let Duncan be Duncan," Dolores is determined to whip Duncan into shape. But when things fall apart during a hilarious Pet Day fiasco, it's chubby, nap-prone Duncan who saves the day--and Harold--just by being himself. Droll pictures will have cat lovers of all ages laughing out loud as Dolores's latest escapade playfully explores the pitfalls of competition and the value of accepting oneself--and others.

Dolores discovers ballet – and the limits of friendship"Duncan is my best friend," Dolores says about her cat. "And best friends do everything together." So when Dolores gets caught up in the world of ballet, she’s certain that Duncan will love it as much as she does. But will he? When Duncan suddenly disappears, Dolores is heartbroken. Is it possible that her best friend, wearing her best tutu, has run away from home? In order to track down Duncan (and her tutu), Dolores turns detective -- and in the process discovers a few things about what it means to be a friend. From the lively endpapers to the surprising finale, this is full of spunk and spirit -- and the fun of spotting Duncan in all the places Dolores doesn’t look!

Fred can sleep anywhere. He has beds all over the house! When his favorite human, Zelda, throws a birthday party, Fred has other things on his mind. How many places can he curl up and fall asleep in, on, and around? Inside a crinkly shopping bag, on a slightly soggy bath towel, and maybe even around piles of old newspapers. But when Fred gets in trouble with Zelda, he must find a way to get back on her good side―and save her birthday party.

A gift book with humor and heartThe one thing Dolores is absolutely NOT supposed to do is touch her big sister Faye's things. But when Faye hides a mysterious heart-shaped box, Dolores can't stop herself from peeking inside. What she discovers is irresistible – a singing froggie Valentine's Day necklace! What would happen if she just "borrows" it for a day? Trouble! For when the necklace disappears, Dolores must go to hilarious extremes to make things right with Faye, even enlisting the help of her long suffering cat, Duncan.Witty text and droll pictures full of funny details give readers much to laugh at as the irrepressible Dolores learns that in matters of the heart it's important to give as well as take.

Winston and Sophie live in a big city. When they see a sign for chickens that need a home, Mommy says they don’t need to live in the country to raise chickens. And what could be better—pets that lay eggs! So they prepare the coop, tell their friends, and soon enough, the chickens arrive. But it seems that no matter what the children try, these chickens don’t want to be pets, and they refuse to lay eggs. Can anything change their minds? Will the chickens ever feel at home? With bright, funny illustrations and an informative note from author Barbara Samuels, The Chickens are Coming! is a story about doing something new, learning to be patient, and welcoming new members into the family.

Time and time again Dolores has been told to keep out of her big sister Faye's room. But when Dolores sees Faye hiding a mysterious heart-shaped box, she can't resist sneaking in and taking a peek. Join the irrepressible Dolores and her long-suffering cat, Duncan, in this hilarious escapade as Dolores pushes the limits of sisterly love and learns that, in matters of the heart, it's important to give, as well as take.