Can I Help? [Hardcover]

Marilyn Janovitz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1996 | Age Level: 3 and up

The winsome wolf cub from Is It Time? eagerly offers to help his father with the gardening chores. And his father gratefully accepts--even though sometimes the little wolf proves more a hindrance than a help. Marilyn Janovitz's gentle illustrations convey the loving relationship between an exuberant little wolf and his ever-so-patient father as together they experience the pleasures--and pratfalls--of gardening. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A young, fluffy dog helps his dad with various outdoor chores, ending with a cuddly nap in a hammock. Ages 3-6.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1?Once again, Janovitz has come up with a winning rhymed book that incorporates the humor, wit, and gentle interaction between the father/son duo introduced in Is It Time? (North-South, 1994). Cub is eager to help Wolf in the garden. The well-thought-out, evenly flowing rhyme, "Pull the weeds, plant the seeds/Do the mowing, help with hoeing," lends itself to cheery chanting with each repetitive, growing verse on alternate pages, making the concept of working together really fun. Soft watercolors predominately in pale hues of blue and gray enliven the amusing mishaps as the two "gardeners" progress with their chores and end the hard work with a loving hug and well-deserved nap. A light and bouncy story that's a pleasure to read aloud over and over again.?Rita Soltan, Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MI
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: North-South (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558585753
• ISBN-13: 978-1558585751
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,504,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My toddler loves it!, October 16, 2003

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This review is from: Can I Help? (Paperback)

Aubrey, my 21-month-old, adores this book! The illustrations are priceless, and she likes to "read along" with me. The simple message of being able to help, along with Papa wolf's great patience as he is bruised, drenched and thoroughly worn out, makes for an endearing story.