About the Author

Emily Pearl already knows how to do a lot of things, but maybe she's not as much help as she thinks. And sometimes, she needs help herself.
Emily Pearl can count to fourteen. She can write her own name. She can tell what is different and what is the same. She's going to be the perfect helper for her new teacher, Ms. Glenn. But while Emily is mastering all sorts of skills, she does need a little help herself every now and then-especially at the end of the day, when she's waiting to get picked up and is just a little bit scared.
Diane Adams' delightful, rhyming story about the quest for independence and contribution is complemented by Nancy Hayashi's charming illustrations that colorfully capture the chaotic ups and downs in the life of a preschooler.

Reviews

"Hayashi's illustrative riffs add to the charm with her soft-palette watercolors... Children will appreciate this relatable tale with likable characters."