Books with author Samantha Chagollan

It's easy and fun to learn to draw―especially when there is a story to read too! Young artists will learn how to draw by following the story of Emma and Olivia, two young girls who discover and explore a magic garden. By following the simple steps on each page, children can draw all of the characters they meet and the items they come across during the story, including a magical unicorn, a busy bee, a wise turtle, and a beautiful butterfly.

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!

Being a 'tween is all about making your mark, and this unique series of kits gives girls a chance to create their own style in every aspect of their lives! My Room will give readers simple ideas on how to spice up their surroundings, featuring instructions on how to craft items such as beaded lampshades, embellished photo frames, batiked throws and pillows, and stained-glass type window decorations.

A creative kit that includes everything needed to makeover your wardrobe with a friendGirlfriends are the best kind of friends; they share a unique bond, and their best times are spent with each other. With these creative kits, girls can get together to read, learn, and craft side-by-side. Each book tells the tale of a very special friendship, and each title also features a collection of crafty ideas to create together. Colorful components appropriate to the story will also be included. In OMG: Ordinary Made Gorgeous we meet two best friends who adore flipping through magazines to see all the latest looks. When they wonder how they can create their own unique sense of style, an older sister teaches the girls how to personalize and embellish plain, ordinary clothes, turning them into gorgeous, stylish creations.

An inspiring children’s biography collection, Immigrant Innovators highlights the stories of 30 immigrant entrepreneurs who have made it big in America. Geared toward readers ages 8–12, the book features people from around the world who played a major role in establishing global companies and products. These entrepreneurs come from more than 25 countries and have been successful in a wide range of fields, from energy bars (KIND), yogurt (Chobani), and restaurant chains (Panda Express), to dominant industry players like YouTube and Tesla. The book includes full-page illustrated portraits of each entrepreneur as well as colorful infographics throughout.Immigrant Innovators is a celebration of the immigrant experience—both the triumphs and the challenges—and an important reminder of the strength that comes from a broad and diverse population. Included, among others, are: Ayah Bdeir, Lebanon, littleBitsRihanna, Barbados, Fenty BeautyMarcus Samuelsson, Ethiopia, ChefHamdi Ulukaya, Turkey, ChobaniMax Levchin, Ukraine, PayPalMike Krieger, Brazil, Instagram Daniel Lubetzky, Mexico, KIND SnacksAdi Tatarko and Alon Cohen, Israel, HouzzLuis von Ahn, Guatemala, DuolingoPierre Omidyar, France, eBayLaura Behrens Wu, Germany, Shippo José Andrés, Spain, Founder of World Central Kitchen Also includes infographics like: Pioneering EntrepreneursKids of ImmigrantsImmigrant Entrepreneurs: By the NumbersWhat Kind of Entrepreneur Are You?

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.