I Can Do It Myself!
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
I Can Do It Myself!
By (Author) Diane Adams
Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi
Peachtree Publishers,U.S.
Peachtree Publishers
1st March 2009
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Commended for Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (Picture Book) 2009
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 1mm, Height 1mm, Spine 1mm
1g
Description
Emily Pearl can do lots of things by herself. But sometimes even resourceful little girls need help.
Emily Pearl is a very big girl. She can pour her own juice. She can feed her goldfish. She can even curl her own hair. Whenever her mother tries to help, Emily says, "I can do it myself!" But even a very big girl like Emily can sometimes feel a teeny bit small, especially at bedtime when dark shadows creep across the walls of her bedroom. Luckily for Emily, her mom understands and gives her a helping hand.
Diane Adams's delightful, rhyming story of one child's determined quest for independence is complemented by Nancy Hayashi's charming illustrations that colorfully capturing the chaotic ups and downs in the life of a preschooler.
Reviews
"Both for storytimes and one-on-one sharing, this tale is told in a fresh, yet familiar way."
"The interplay between art and text will work well for the group reader who can enjoy the spontaneous giggles that will erupt at storytime."
"With rounded forms and muted hues, the watercolor, ink, and colored-pencil artwork illustrates the story in pleasant, sometimes witty pictures."
Author Bio
Emily Pearl can do lots of things by herself. But sometimes even resourceful little girls need help. Emily Pearl is a very big girl. She can pour her own juice. She can feed her goldfish. She can even curl her own hair. Whenever her mother tries to help, Emily says, "I can do it myself!" Emily Pearl's creative approach does sometimes lead to results that are not quite what anyone expected. But even a very big girl like Emily can sometimes feel a teeny bit small, especially at bedtime when dark shadows creep across the walls of her bedroom. Luckily for Emily, her mom understands and gives her a helping hand. Diane Adams' delightful, rhyming story of one child's determined quest for independence is complemented by Nancy Hayashi's charming illustrations that colorfully capture the chaotic ups and downs in the life of a preschooler.
