I Can Do It Myself!

by Stephen Krensky

Sara Gillingham (Illustrator)

Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it’s being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself "Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come." —The Wall Street Journal "Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment." —The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013 Toronto Public Library system’s “First & Best” Reading Program

• ISBN13: 9781419704000
• Publish Date: 1 August 2012
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Abrams
• Imprint: Abrams Appleseed
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 12
• Language: English
• URL: https://abramsandchronicle.co.uk/book/9781419704000-i-can-do-it-myself/

Reviews

[cherryblossommj]

These are fabulous (Now I Am Big! and I Can Do It Myself!). While they are bright and odd colors, these board books are just the right size and sit perfectly on our early readers shelf next to our I Can Read! and our Dr. Seuss Beginner Books. Simple enough sentences that AppleBlossom repeats them after me (and then again to herself in playing to read). I think as she really begins to learn to read these will fit in well as early readers. Yet even OrangeBlossom, who will turn one year old in just over a week (or at this review in July) loves these. Sturdy enough for her to play with, she often carries one around and brings it me to read. Both girls love them. There is the message learn to be a big kid with a bit more independence is fun if even a little overwhelming. Having books where we can point out all sorts of things that make this an important time in change and growth is awesome. I am truly loving the books from Abrams Appleseed and I hope they keep up this type of quality reads we're adding to our bookshelves.

*Thanks to Abrams for providing a copy for review.*