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
My infant daughter loves it It’s hard to find books to read to a 3 month old, but my daughter is really drawn to the high contrast graphic illustrations and the simple, rhyming text of this book. I love the theme of independence (although at this age it is pretty funny), the retro styling and the little details like the bike helmets on both the girl and her bird friend.
Great Book My 2 year son loves this book and its companion I Know Alot. Its a little short. But relevant to the life of a 1 -2 year old.
Love this EMPOWERMENT series A friend in childhood development gave my 1-1/2 year olds one of the first books in this series, I Can Do It Myself!, and as a reader and writer I immediately fell in love with Stephen Krensky’s writing. He does more than you can image in two spreads of one simple sentence each. As a parent, I love the simple ways in which the book recognizes and celebrates a child’s accomplishments.