I Can Do It Myself by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Sara
Gillingham. 2012. 12 pgs. New, NY: Abrams Appleseed. 9781419704000. Format reviewed: Board book.
Annotation: A little girl
describes all of the things she can do for herself.
Reaction: From putting
on her own clothes, to turning out the light, and reaching the high shelf, the
little girl expressing all of things she can do when she needs or wants
something. Of course, any parent of small children knows that this is not that
simple—but it’s a nice read when your children begin to assert their own independence.
Using a washed-out primary pallet and screen printing, notably with
half-toning and cross-hatching, reminds the reader of a much older-style book.
Primary early literacy skills: Narrative Skills. As the little tells what she can do on her own,
children are prompted to describe what they can do on their own- or what they
wished they could do on their own.
Recommended ages: 1-3
years.
Tags/themes: Independence,
individuality, growing up.
Author site/additional titles: www.stephenkrensky.com
Illustrator site/additional
titles: www.saragillingham.com
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