GAITHERSBURG, Md. — An old showbiz adage advises never to work with animals or kids. But, a Montgomery County mom finds they’re good material for comic strips she’s turned into a book.

“It debuted (as the) No. 1 new release in the comic strips section of Amazon,” Cindy Goh said. “It’s mind blowing.”

“Samuelism: C Starts With Cookie” is based on Goh’s family of four children, husband and dog.

It all started with social media postings relating funny things her kid would say.

“And, my friends would comment — this should all really be in a book,” Goh said.

The book was named after Goh’s second son Samuel, 9, because she said he consistently has ridiculous things to say.

“I think most of it is just unfiltered thoughts, because kids are straight arrows — they just say what they think,” Goh observed.

Goh is a stay-at-home mom who works occasionally as a contractor doing graphic design.

“But, most of the time I’m just dealing with the kids,” she said. “You know, wiping butts — all that good stuff.”

Goh concedes that being a parent isn’t easy.

“Even in the hard times there are funny things that you get out of your kids. I want to be able to spread that joy outside of this family,” Goh said of compiling her book. “Life is hard, but you can always find a little joy and laughter somewhere.”

You can meet Samuel and Cindy Goh at their book signing this weekend.

Saturday, Feb. 11
11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
Kung Fu Tea
275 N. Washington St. Ste D
Rockville, Maryland