By Myself! (Bilingual Arabic & English)

by Sumana Seeboruth, Maribel Castells (Illustrator)

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 Arabic, humorous and heartwarming story perfectly captures a toddler's drive for independence.

• Created to develop early English and Arabic 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798888597187
Publisher:	Barefoot Books
Publication date:	09/09/2025
Series:	Barefoot Bilinguals
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 6.50(h) x 0.66(d)
Age Range:	2 - 3 Years

About the Author

Sumana Seeboruth writes books inspired by the natural world and her two young children. A night owl, she is most likely to be found writing when her husband and children are fast asleep. She loves music and a noisy, happy house! Sumana is based in London, UK.

Maribel Castells is an illustrator from Mallorca, Spain. In 2020 she took part in PBChat Mentorship Program and was Daniel Wiseman’s mentee. Her work was shortlisted for the Illustrators’ Exhibition at the 2021 Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Her creative voice is somewhere between folk imagery and cut—paper aesthetic language, through a bold, mixed—media style with quirky color choices and retro vibes.

Editorial Reviews

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

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