I Can Do It All by Myself!

One determined little boy proves he can handle a whole big day

by Kasi Hux

When he wakes up, a five-year-old boy has a big announcement for Mom: today he will do everything by himself. He brushes his teeth. He picks his own clothes. He makes breakfast, ties his shoes, and feeds the animals. Mom watches from the porch while he fetches the mail. At the store he scans the groceries. At home he puts them away where he can reach. He even makes Mom a simple sandwich and tidies his room. When Dad gets home, the boy tells him every proud thing he did. Mom and Dad are bursting with pride—and they insist it is time for a break. They will make dinner. On the couch, cartoons humming, the little do-it-yourselfer falls asleep. In his dream he relives the whole day and sees how far his courage can go: president, ship captain, even the next big NFL star. A warm picture-book adventure about independence, encouragement, and the love that lets kids try.

• Children's Picture Books
• Social & Emotional
• Bedtime
• Story & Adventure