Welcome to Litsy!

Stella s little brother Sam decides Fred the dog needs some new tricks. Not content with just teaching him to roll over, Sam decides to broaden Fred s horizons to include swimming, cooking, and painting. Of course, Fred finds a way to subvert each experience in order to do exactly as he pleases and to create the maximum amount of mess. Stella watches the goings-on with amusement, always asking What are you doing, Sam? a phrase familiar to little brothers and sisters everywhere. Gay s delicate watercolors, full of expression and humor, complement the whimsical story."