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Jake wants very much to help his family get ready for a picnic at the lake, but everything he does seems to turn out wrong.

The little girl in I Am Helpful thought that having a baby sister would be fun. But with a different daily routine at home, and her parents constantly distracted by the family's newest member, the little girl has a lot to adjust to. However, by helping her parents, and taking on special jobs, like singing to the baby, she learns that being a big sister comes with big rewards (though a little spit-up too). Through simply text and joyful illustrations,...

Henry helps his mom do the laundry.

A hungry giant wants to eat Jack for a snack but is waylaid by other children who need his help.

Little messy Marcy Su cleans the house to help her mother, but with every mess she picks up she somehow makes another. Includes Chinese language lesson.

Kanani is having a great time raising money to protect the Hawaiian monk seal by shaving ice at the beach. But when Celina who is her best friend, finds another surfing partner, Kanani finds herself alone and lonely.

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce kids work together to give back to their community.

Mary shares her glamorous style with all of her classmates.

"A children's tale about Mrs. McCreary, a 4th grade teacher and her students, and something life changing that happens after she gives them a homework assignment." -- Back cover

Little Miss Helpful is one of those people who love to help people, but who end up helping nobody.