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Adams, Diane

I Can Do It Myself!

(4) PS Illustrated by Nancy Hayashi. Emily Pearl insists she's a big girl who doesn't need any help--that is, until "bedtime when shadows creep over the wall, / Emily Pearl feels a teeny bit small." Independent-minded readers will identify with Emily Pearl (though adults may find the repeated refrain, "I can do it myself!" to be grating). Soft-hued watercolor, pen, and colored-pencil illustrations highlight the gentle humor.

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