All By Myself (But Sometimes I Need a Little Help!) by Elizabeth Everett, illustrated by Shelley Hanmo - ADVISABLE

All By Myself (But Sometimes I Need a Little Help!) by Elizabeth Everett, illustrated by Shelley Hanmo. PICTURE BOOK. Soaring Kite Books, 2025. $19. 9781958372722

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-2) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: MANY

“I can do it!” may be a phrase that any parent of a young child hears all too often, but in this case, our young narrator shows all the things he can do by himself, and all the things that he needs help with, and that’s ok. A perfect story for children exploring their world and their abilities as they grow up, one skill at a time.

I loved the collaborative nature of this story, with our young narrator exploring his independence while also working with his grown-ups to do more difficult tasks. I also loved the cut-paper illustrations. They were colorful, fun, and quirky, and fit the tone of the story perfectly. This is definitely geared toward the younger end of the K-2 range, but I think it is a nice addition to your picture book collection.

Kiera, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes