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I Can Do It Myself!
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This book is ideal for toddlers and their parents, especially those looking to nurture confidence and celebrate developmental achievements through engaging stories and retro-inspired visuals.
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See moreExplores and celebrates the accomplishments and milestones reached as children grow older.
The book title is a familiar refrain in the real lives of toddlers and their parents; its relevance will sing loud and clear to consumers.; Pays tribute to the "small steps" that a toddler takes towards independence, with cheerful art and congratulatory text.; With Gillingham's retro fresh style and 4 colour spot treatment, this book will surely appeal to children and adults alike.; With one boy main character and one girl main character, this pair of books achieves full spectrum appeal, as well as larger on shelf presence.
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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. Energetic 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 colour 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
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Praised by The Wall Street Journal for its 'short and satisfying' portrayal of burgeoning independence, this book encourages young children to recognise their own accomplishments. The Horn Book commends Krensky for celebrating toddlers’ growing pride and self-sufficiency.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781419704000
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Board book
Date Published: 01 August 2012
Country: United States
Imprint: Abrams Appleseed
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sara Gillingham
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 165.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 12
About the Author
Stephen Krensky has now written more than 130 fiction and nonfiction children’s books, including novels, picture books, easy readers, and biographies. Among his favorites are the four earlier books in the Empowerment series––Now I Am Big!, I Can Do It Myself!, I Know a Lot!, and I Am So Brave! He lives with his wife in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Sara Gillingham is an award-winning art director and designer who has published over 15 books for young children. She lives with her family in British Columbia.
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