"I ll do it myself," is young Michelle s response to her mother s signal that she will brush her hair. She eventually gets it right, and she and Mom celebrate with a special story about the pink elephants. "A brief book to which we can only say: well done and well put!" - The Reading Edge "…the visual treatment does provide an expected treat...Jirina Marton s pictures capture a warm sense of home and community...Reminiscent of European picture-book art, Marton s painterly use of pattern and texture adds a richness to her bold compositions and highly stylized figures." - Quill & Quire "The large print story written by Jirina Marton--who also illustrated it with imaginative, dreamy drawings--should inspire children who want to read it themselves." - Edmonton Sun "Dreamlike pictures carry this tender tale revealing the gradual nature of development." - In Search of Canadian Materials