All By Myself

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Author(s)

Elizabeth Everett

Co-Authors / Illustrators

Shelley Hanmo

Publisher Name

Soaring Kite Books

Genre(s)

Age Range

Release Date

March 04, 2025

ISBN13

978-1958372722

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I can do many things all by myself, but sometimes I need a little help.

A young child boasts about all the new things they can do such as stack blocks, connect two puzzle pieces, and put on their shoes. When it comes time to build a castle, complete a full puzzle, or tie their laces, they may have to ask for help. And that's okay!

Elizabeth Everett channeled her experience as a teacher to pen this empowering story, and Shelley Hanmo used vibrant and fun cut paper art to bring a child's favorite activities to do (with help!) to life.

Editor review

1 review

It's Okay to Ask for Help

June 27, 2025 (Updated: June 04, 2026)

Overall rating

4.5

Plot

5.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

5.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

4.0

Growing up means both exploring new things and knowing it's more than okay to get some help. In this story, a little kid explains the activities and chores they get to do, and how mom and dad lend a hand. Building with blocks is a one person job, but to make a super cool castle, that's something that needs help.

This book encourages kids to be proud of their growing skills and to empower them to ask for help. Even as adults, some things can't be done all alone, and the small, everyday interactions in this story are a positive example of the effectiveness and fun to be found in working as a team.

The paper craft art style is super fun and unique and full of details to enjoy after all the words are read (there's a quick 1-2 sentences per page).

Pick this up for a story full of love and a family doing what they like best - spending time together.