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Illustrated by
Caroline Pedler.
In this pleasant story, Baby Bear wants to do everything by himself--"I can do it!" Backpack fasteners and coat buttons prove challenging but doable. Candy-colored illustrations show a young cub asserting his independence and expressing his capabilities, though needing assistance from Mommy when reaching a book at the library.