Books with author Samantha Chagollan

Watch Me Read and Draw: Ocean Friends is a step-by-step drawing and story book that teaches kids how to draw 11 different friends from the sea with simple steps and a fun, engaging story. The Watch Me Read and Draw book series is special because it blends two things together that kids love: reading and drawing! It’s easy and fun to learn to draw, especially when there’s a story to read and lots of stickers. In Watch Me Read and Draw: Ocean Friends, kids will follow along with the adorable story of Alana the Mermaid while they learn to draw all the characters in the book, one step at a time. Included are drawing instructions for a dolphin, a seahorse, an angelfish, a crab, a whale, a sea lion, a stingray, a jellyfish, a shark, an octopus, and Alana herself! With a fun story to read, 11 step-by-step drawing lessons, a flip-out drawing pad with guidelines, stickers to complete each scene, and an ocean scene at the end to make their very own, kids will love Watch Me Read and Draw: Ocean Friends. The basic shapes that budding young artists will recognize make it easy to learn how to draw. The flip-out drawing pad provides drawing prompts for a jump-start. And the treasure trove of stickers inside offers a reward for reading each page. This is the perfect starter drawing book for kids who love to read and draw!

Every night, the sky is filled with stars that tell a thousand tales. Brave warriors, regal queens, fierce beasts—they all parade across the starry skies each night. In Starry Skies, you’ll discover some of the most famous constellations and learn how to find them in the night sky. With brilliant illustrations by Nila Aye, you will see the shapes of each constellation, and imagine what they might look like when you look up into the dark sky above. This introduction to astronomy is all you need to start learning about stars, so get ready, star hunters, and look to the skies!

REVISED AND UPDATED! It’s easy and fun to learn to draw--especially when you get to read a story too! Learn how to draw all the things girls love, including a magical unicorn, a busy bee, a wise turtle, and a beautiful butterfly. Just follow the simple steps on each page to draw all of the characters in the story, one step at a time. There’s a flip-out drawing pad with prompts too, and plenty of stickers to make the story even more colorful!

A googly eye is a small and sometimes colorful bit of plastic that spices up children’s playtime. Jam-packed with all sorts of creative ideas, this fun kit describes 101 things to make and do with googly eyes, including cool games, crafts, and amusing tricks. Young ones turn rocks into pets, transform a pair of plain sunglasses into a fashion statement, make friends out of school supplies, put a new twist on the “I spy” game, create real "eyesores," and much more.

Watch Me Read and Draw: Animal Friends is a step-by-step drawing and story book that teaches kids to draw 11 different pets with simple steps and a fun, engaging story. The Watch Me Read and Draw book series is special because it blends two things together that kids love: reading and drawing! It’s easy and fun to learn to draw, especially when there’s a story to read and lots of stickers. In Watch Me Read and Draw: Animal Friends, kids will follow along with the adorable story of Hank the dog while they learn to draw all of the characters in the book, one simple step at a time. Included are drawing instructions for the following 11 pets: DogCatFishBirdBunny rabbitIguanaTurtleDuckPot-bellied pigFerretHamsterWith a fun story to read, 11 step-by-step drawing lessons, a flip-out drawing pad with guidelines, stickers to complete each scene, and a scene at the end to make their very own, kids will love Watch Me Read and Draw: Animal Friends. The basic shapes that budding young artists will recognize make it easy to learn how to draw. The flip-out drawing pad provides drawing prompts for a jump-start. And the treasure trove of stickers inside offers a reward for reading each page. This is the perfect starter drawing book for kids who love to read and draw!

Need a new bag or carrying case? There's an easy and inexpensive fix for that. Try making new pouches, tote bags, and other on-the-go items with just a few pieces of fabric. Don't know how to sew? That's no problem. Each activity in this book provides easy step-by-step instructions to make your own travel accessories without every having to pick up a needle and thread.

With Watch Me Read and Draw: On the Farm, kids can read a story and learn to draw 11 animals and objects from the farm, and then complete the tale with stickers! What’s better than reading and drawing? Doing them together, in the same book! The Watch Me Read and Draw book series is special because it blends two things together that kids love: reading and drawing! It’s easy and fun to learn to draw, especially when there’s a story to read and lots of stickers. In Watch Me Read and Draw: On the Farm, a city mouse named Flynn visits his country-mouse cousin to discover everything that happens on a farm each morning. Throughout the story, readers will learn to draw a farm full of friendly animals, step by step. The step-by-step projects in this book will help young artists learn to draw a mouse, baby birds, a cow, a sheep, an owl, a pony, a cat, a pig, and a chicken, as well as a tractor and a barn! Each page features easy-to-follow instructions for drawing all of the characters from the story, one step at a time. Basic shapes that kids will recognize make it easy to follow along and learn how to draw. The flip-out drawing pad also offers drawing prompts and simple shapes for a jump-start, making it enjoyable and fun to draw favorite farm animals. Plus, there’s a whole bunch of colorful stickers inside to reward them as they complete the story along the way, and a farm scene at the end to make their very own! It’s the perfect starter drawing book for kids who love to read and draw.

101 timeless TV shows for kids to discover and for families to watch together, all in one book. Can you watch them all?An interactive and comprehensive list of 101 TV shows for families to enjoy together, this book features a wide selection of age-appropriate "must see" TV shows, from popular picks of today to classic shows of decades past. Each page focuses on a single TV series with basic information about each show, including the actors, years of production, and rating. There is also a section at the bottom of each page that allows young television buffs to write in their own opinions and observations about the show. From toddler to tween and every age in between, 101 TV Shows to See Before You Grow Up is a fun handbook for TV lovers of all ages, guaranteed to introduce you to shows that will make you laugh, teach you lessons, and allow you to escape into another world for an episode or two.

REVISED AND UPDATED! Follow along with the story as you learn to draw favorite animals from the zoo, including a giant panda bear, a friendly monkey, a playful zebra, and a sleepy hippo. Each page features easy-to-follow instructions so you can draw all of the characters one step at a time. Use the flip-out drawing pad with prompts for a jump-start, and get rewarded with stickers to complete the story along the way!

This fun kit helps children embellish their worlds with beautiful, colorful jewels, featuring 101 sparkly, special, and silly things to do with them. Children create bejeweled bobby pins to jazz up dull hairdos, give their backpacks some pizzazz, transform a pair of shoes into a one-of-a-kind work of art, go royally glam with a tiara and wand. . . in short, upgrade just about anything from boring to bling!

This engaging new title puts you in the director’s chair as you stage your own plays with a delightful collection of farmyard puppets. From the pink pig with a curly tail to the colorful rooster with his array of feathers, these puppets will delight creative young minds. This complete kit comes with all the pieces needed to make six paper puppets, including colorful paper bags, button noses, and googly eyes that bring these characters to life. The easy-to-follow instructions make this activity perfect for little hands. Three original scripts are included, as well as a foldout stage with scenery to perform shows for family and friends. Get out your director’s chair and assemble your cast the show is about to go on!

Watch Me Read and Draw: Dinosaurs is a step-by-step drawing and story book that teaches kids how to draw 11 different dinosaurs with simple steps and a fun, engaging story. What’s better than reading and drawing? Doing them together, in the same book! The Watch Me Read and Draw book series is special because it blends two things together that kids love: reading and drawing! It’s easy and fun to learn to draw, especially when there’s a story to read and lots of stickers. In Watch Me Read and Draw: Dinosaurs, kids will read about Pete the pterodactyl who discovers an egg and sets out to find its parent. Throughout the story, readers will learn to draw 11 prehistoric pals, step by step, including dinosaurs that roamed the land, air, and sea. Included are drawing instructions for a Pterodactyl, Apatosaurus, Compsognathus, Sauroposeidon, Ankylosaurus, Ornithomimus, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, Diplodocus, Mamenchisaurus, and Triceratops! Each page features easy-to-follow instructions so young artists can draw all of the dinosaurs from the story, one step at a time. Basic shapes that kids will recognize make it easy to follow along and learn how to draw. The flip-out drawing pad also offers drawing prompts and simple shapes for a jump-start, making it enjoyable and fun to draw favorite dinosaurs. Plus, there’s a whole bunch of colorful stickers inside to reward them as they complete the story along the way, and a prehistoric scene at the end to make their very own! It’s the perfect starter drawing book for kids who love to read and draw.