Adams, Diane. I Can Do It Myself!. Peachtree Publishers, 2009. ISBN: 9781561454716.
I Can Do It Myself!, a familiar stage in a child’s life is portrayed in this book about Emily Pearl, who thinks she is big enough to do everything for herself. Mom is ever present and ready to offer her daughter assistance throughout the story however, through the repetitive refrain of “I can do it myself!” Emily makes it crystal clear that she is in no need of assistance from anyone who attempts to offer it. The story offers a lesson to all that while we prefer to be independent beings and do things for ourselves, there are times in life that everyone, big or small, welcomes the assistance of others such as Emily does with her mom at bedtime. The reader will be able to observe through the soft and gentle colored illustrations of colored pencils, watercolor and pen, the imaginative and inventive ways in which Emily demonstrates her ability to be self reliant. Young children will enjoy reading this rhyming book over and over, seeing themselves through the eyes of Emily Pearl as she demonstrates her need for independence.
I Can Do It Myself!, a familiar stage in a child’s life is portrayed in this book about Emily Pearl, who thinks she is big enough to do everything for herself. Mom is ever present and ready to offer her daughter assistance throughout the story however, through the repetitive refrain of “I can do it myself!” Emily makes it crystal clear that she is in no need of assistance from anyone who attempts to offer it. The story offers a lesson to all that while we prefer to be independent beings and do things for ourselves, there are times in life that everyone, big or small, welcomes the assistance of others such as Emily does with her mom at bedtime. The reader will be able to observe through the soft and gentle colored illustrations of colored pencils, watercolor and pen, the imaginative and inventive ways in which Emily demonstrates her ability to be self reliant. Young children will enjoy reading this rhyming book over and over, seeing themselves through the eyes of Emily Pearl as she demonstrates her need for independence.
Sue Winebar, Bowling Green State University, EDTL 6950
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