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I Can Do It!
If your toddler thinks they can do just about anything, then you'll love the third Baby Bear book from the talented author and illustrator team, Tracey Corderoy and Caroline Pedler. Determined little fingers will love touching the soft, fuzzy textures, while bold, simple illustrations and a gorgeously warm story will help small children learn why it's ok to accept a little help from Mummy sometimes. It's a big day for Baby Bear. He can now do up buttons all by himself - even the tricky one on his new rucksack! He is so happy. But now Baby Bear wants to do everything himself...Join Baby Bear and Barnaby for other first experiences in It's Mine and It's Potty Time.
24 pages, Hardcover
Published April 7, 2014
About the author
Tracey Corderoy
133 books70 followersTracey is the author of Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble. She was born and grew up in industrial South Wales and now lives in a hidden valley in Gloucestershire with her husband, two children and an ever-increasing menagerie of devilishly-cute-but-sometimes-rather-naughty pets.
A trained teacher, Tracey has always had a passion for wonderful literature and began writing for children in 2006. Her books for other publishers include The Grunt and The Grouch series about two riotous trolls, and numerous picture books including “The Little White Owl.
Tracey’s head is happily crammed with countless ideas and stories and she’s loving the adventures that her characters insist they share…
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A trained teacher, Tracey has always had a passion for wonderful literature and began writing for children in 2006. Her books for other publishers include The Grunt and The Grouch series about two riotous trolls, and numerous picture books including “The Little White Owl.
Tracey’s head is happily crammed with countless ideas and stories and she’s loving the adventures that her characters insist they share…
from - http://nosycrow.com/authors-etc/trace...
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November 20, 2019
About independence and accepting help is ok.
April 30, 2014
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Baby Bear is feeling very proud of himself. He has learned to button up his rucksack by himself and know wants to do everything on his own. Mummy Bear encourages him to try new things while keeping a watchful eye. He wants to press the buttons on the traffic lights, get his own books from the shelves at the library and button up his own coat. Learning to be independent is a part of growing up and this story captures the innocence of little bear.
The book is full of colourful classic illustration and even has some touch and feel items which had the kids scrambling for a go! The story has a warm fuzzy feel about it and, for anyone who has raised a child, will bring back memories of those determined toddler days.
This will be a well used book in years to come at Bleach House.......
Thanks to Little Tiger Press for the review copy of this book .....
Baby Bear is feeling very proud of himself. He has learned to button up his rucksack by himself and know wants to do everything on his own. Mummy Bear encourages him to try new things while keeping a watchful eye. He wants to press the buttons on the traffic lights, get his own books from the shelves at the library and button up his own coat. Learning to be independent is a part of growing up and this story captures the innocence of little bear.
The book is full of colourful classic illustration and even has some touch and feel items which had the kids scrambling for a go! The story has a warm fuzzy feel about it and, for anyone who has raised a child, will bring back memories of those determined toddler days.
This will be a well used book in years to come at Bleach House.......
September 17, 2019
The scene is familiar to all parents of toddlers: the child wants to do it (whatever the task) without help. This simple story shows the tension between allowing the child to learn, and intervening when the task requires adult supervision. Large text, bold illustrations, and warm familiar situations make this a good book for young preschoolers. Text-to-self connections will be obvious. The text is a bit saccharine and didactic; the intended audience will not be offended.
June 7, 2018
Miss 3 informs me that she didn't like it.
Miss 3 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
Miss 3 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.
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October 7, 2019Although this book does not have many words, it is great for students to learn that getting help from others is okay. It can be used for younger children just beginning to read because of the many pictures and simplistic vocabulary.
October 29, 2019
Parents of toddlers can relate to this book. It’s cute.
July 6, 2020
Adorable. Great book for any little angel.
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July 20, 2026
Sweet.
May 4, 2014
When little ones begin to learn how to do things themselves it's absolutely a wonderful feeling. But, when they need a little help do they ask for it, or do they wait until they've found themselves in a bit of a pickle?
Baby Bear has learned to do somethings all by himself. It has taken him some practice but he now knows how to button shut his brand new red and orange back pack. As he and his mom get ready to visit the library he has a bit of an overload. He puts too many books in his pack which causes him to tip over. But that's alright, especially since he did a pretty good job of buttoning his jacket. At the library, Baby Bear sees a favorite book at the very to of a shelf.
He stood on tiptoe, but he couldn't reach.
He hopped and he jumped, but he still couldn't reach.
“Rats!” said Baby Bear.
He really wanted to get the book all by himself. He put together a big stack of pillows and climbed up the pile. Do you think Baby Bear gets the book or does something else happen?
Author Tracey Corderoy and illustrator Caroline Pedler have put together a story of growing up and how toddlers feel when they become aware that they can do things all by themselves. The colorful illustrators put a happy note on the story. Simple sentences make learning to read and navigate through the pages easy and fun. When young readers touch the backpack they will experience its fuzziness! Readers can learn colors and shapes too.
Baby Bear has learned to do somethings all by himself. It has taken him some practice but he now knows how to button shut his brand new red and orange back pack. As he and his mom get ready to visit the library he has a bit of an overload. He puts too many books in his pack which causes him to tip over. But that's alright, especially since he did a pretty good job of buttoning his jacket. At the library, Baby Bear sees a favorite book at the very to of a shelf.
He stood on tiptoe, but he couldn't reach.
He hopped and he jumped, but he still couldn't reach.
“Rats!” said Baby Bear.
He really wanted to get the book all by himself. He put together a big stack of pillows and climbed up the pile. Do you think Baby Bear gets the book or does something else happen?
Author Tracey Corderoy and illustrator Caroline Pedler have put together a story of growing up and how toddlers feel when they become aware that they can do things all by themselves. The colorful illustrators put a happy note on the story. Simple sentences make learning to read and navigate through the pages easy and fun. When young readers touch the backpack they will experience its fuzziness! Readers can learn colors and shapes too.
May 3, 2016
SUMMARY: "Baby Bear wants to do everything by himself. At the library, he sees a book on a high shelf that he wants for his bunny, Bailey. "I'll get it!" Baby Bear says. But when the task proves to be too tough, he realizes that sometimes, having help is just fine!"
ILLUSTRATIONS: The illustrations are large and bright for the littlest readers. There is also a bonus addition. Baby Bear's backpack is made with a fuzzy texture. Each page you turn to that shows the backpack is an extra delight! Baby Bear is an absolutely adorable character (as is his stuffed bunny)! And there is lots of movement in the pictures which helps move the story along.
REVIEW: This is another Tracey Corderoy book that I couldn't help but love! Just like any other growing child, Baby Bear wants to learn to do things for himself even if he doesn't do them perfectly (as shown by a less than perfectly buttoned jacket). But sometimes, no matter how much he wants to do everything himself, Bear realizes there are some things he simple must ask for help on. And Bear is okay with this, especially when he gets to help his mother in return. I love the heart melting ending.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: AGES 3-6
ILLUSTRATIONS: The illustrations are large and bright for the littlest readers. There is also a bonus addition. Baby Bear's backpack is made with a fuzzy texture. Each page you turn to that shows the backpack is an extra delight! Baby Bear is an absolutely adorable character (as is his stuffed bunny)! And there is lots of movement in the pictures which helps move the story along.
REVIEW: This is another Tracey Corderoy book that I couldn't help but love! Just like any other growing child, Baby Bear wants to learn to do things for himself even if he doesn't do them perfectly (as shown by a less than perfectly buttoned jacket). But sometimes, no matter how much he wants to do everything himself, Bear realizes there are some things he simple must ask for help on. And Bear is okay with this, especially when he gets to help his mother in return. I love the heart melting ending.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: AGES 3-6
December 25, 2015
Great motivational book for a toddler. I loved hearing my 3 year old say "I can do it!"
February 19, 2016
Koskettelukirja, jossa oli ihan liian vähän kosketeltavaa. Ja muutenkin tylsä.
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