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By Myself! (Bilingual Navajo & English)

by Sumana Seeboruth

Independence, with a little help

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Awards & Recognition

  • Critical praise

    Praise from School Library Journal

    Praised as “pitch perfect” for children seeking self-reliance.

AlbakiReads Editorial

Independence, with a little help

A toddler’s wish to manage the morning alone runs into the small frustrations of getting dressed and fixing her hair. When her older sister needs help, the story shifts toward the give-and-take of family life: doing things independently matters, but so does helping one another. Presented in English and Navajo, the book brings together early language development and a familiar first-childhood challenge, with autonomy, frustration, and teamwork shaping its focus.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children encountering everyday moments of growing independence
  • Families seeking an English–Navajo picture book
  • Adults looking for a story about sibling cooperation and early childhood feelings

Themes

Autonomy and self-relianceFrustrationTeamworkSibling relationshipsEarly language development

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Book overview

"Pitch perfect for an audience of children who want to be self-reliant and have the stubbornness to prove it!" - School Library Journal

A determined toddler sets out to get ready all by herself - but from putting on clothes to fixing her hair, nothing seems to go as planned. When her big sister needs a hand, she realizes they can help each other and make mornings a little easier. This bilingual English and Navajo, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence.

  • Created to develop early English and Navajo development
  • Explores themes of autonomy, frustration, and teamwork
  • Features a relatable family setting and sibling dynamics
  • Part of the Feelings & Firsts series, designed to help little ones through big early childhood moments
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