100 Things I Know How to Do: A Picture Book

by Amy Schwartz

100 Things I Know How to Do is an empowering picture book from the award-winning creator of 100 Things That Make Me Happy and 100 Things I Love to Do with You .

Feed goats!
Dig moats!
Do chores!
Roast s’mores!

From beloved author/illustrator Amy Schwartz comes this celebration of independence showcasing 100 things little ones can do on their own. A poster on the back of the book jacket features all 100 things as a collectible keepsake.

“In this tour de force, Schwartz makes slice-of-life depictions of the everyday lives of young children seem like a piece of cake, belying her extraordinary skills of observation and visual characterization . . . Schwartz solidifies her place alongside the likes of Kate Greenaway, Gyo Fujikawa, Helen Oxenbury, Shirley Hughes, and Marla Frazee as chroniclers of little ones’ lives.” — Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Self Esteem

40 pages, Hardcover

Published May 4, 2021

About the author

Amy Schwartz is the author and illustrator of many picture books for children, including Begin at the Beginning; Things I Learned in Second Grade; Bea and Mr. Jones, a Reading Rainbow feature; What James Likes Best, recipient of the 2004 Charlotte Zolotow Award; and a glorious day. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband Leonard S. Marcus, and their son, Jacob.

Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

A list of one hundred things told in rhyme that a person can do by themselves or with little or no supervision from an adult, parent or guardian.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Attractive gouache illustrations--some of them full size bordered in white--fill the pages of this book in a visually-appealing and child-friendly design. Because many of the lines rhyme, the text is a fun read aloud or an independent read for youngsters. They'll surely gain a sense of pride at listing all the things they can do, maybe even pointing to them, and feeling as though they provide evidence of how much growing up they've done. Although youngsters aren't able to tie their shoes, write their names or peel fruit for themselves at first, eventually they learn how to do these simple tasks on their own. And when they're all counted, up to 100, what an impressive array of knowledge and skills they represent. I smiled at some of them, especially the page about being able to make messes and sleep all night. My favorite illustration showed two children examining the habitat of a pond while adults looked. Such a simple pleasure, but also, such a great introduction to the idea of respecting nature. Parents and caregivers would enjoy this one just as much as their offspring.

[Binxie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful, colorful illustrations and rhyming text make this a perfect book to share one on one. The illustrations are too small to use in a group setting. Kids will be amazed at all the things they can do!

[Heather McC · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bright and sunny book to cheer someone up when they feel down, or maybe a little bored and restless. Adults and kids alike can have fun finding other things they can do apart from the suggestions in the book, or maybe try a new activity that they never thought of before.

[Andréa]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Celebrating what young children can do.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great overview of what young children can do, so empowering.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute, colorful, conversational, interactive, wonderful

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute. Rhyming. And, of course, my little one found a balloon to fixate on.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute! Rhyming with a good variety of activities and representation.

[Y.Poston]

a very cute exploration of rhyming words

[Lisa D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

A celebration of childhood accomplishments.

[Kelly Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just enough new vocabulary for an older two-year-old or younger three-year-old. Nice rhyming scheme as well.

[Laurian · Rating 3 out of 5]

With all those rhymes, none of them a surprise

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

All sorts of things kids can do on their own... empowering and fun!

[Mariah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice big book depicting diverse children doing things in understandable language and rhyming when possible. This book is interesting for little eyes and stimulates interesting side conversations.

[Kc · Rating 5 out of 5]

52 pages

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

100 things toddlers can do.