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From School Library Journal --------------------------- PreS-K—"I can do it all by myself;" a phrase that every toddler/preschooler utters two to three times per day. Yoshitake perfectly tells the tale of a young child's pursuit for independence as he struggles to get his shirt off. Once our protagonist begins to undress, he quickly gets stuck in the shirt and wonders—what will happen if he is stuck forever? He ponders if "there were others still stuck, too? I bet we would have fun together." Just as he decides that being stuck forever wouldn't be that bad, his mother rescues him and whisks him away to the bath. The problem seems to be solved until he tries to get into his pajamas and he is "stuck again." Cartoon illustrations complement the humorous story line. VERDICT A tale that will be relatable to young children and will make parents laugh as well. Recommended for general purchase for most picture book collections.—Kristen Todd-Wurm, Middle Country Public Library, NY Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) Review ------ **STARRED REVIEW** "With its poker-faced text and effortlessly executed visual jokes, it’s the essence of kid comedy—and almost certain to inspire some real-life disrobing shenanigans." (Publishers Weekly) "Yoshitake perfectly tells the tale of a young child’s pursuit for independence as he struggles to get his shirt off . . . Cartoon illustrations complement the humorous story line." (School Library Journal) "Yoshitake uses cartoon conventions to great effect...This hilarious, inspirational, and infinitely familiar story about greeting life's inconveniences with good humor will make adults and children alike giggle." (Kirkus) **STARRED REVIEW** "The digitally created illustrations of the little boy in his green pants and yellow shirt stuck up over his head are quite hilarious. It’s difficult to imagine anyone not laughing at his plight . . . A perfect choice for storytimes and for children learning to dress themselves." (Youth Services Book Review) Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) See all Editorial Reviews ( /dp/product-description/1419726994/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books&isInIframe=0 )