"Herman the Helper" by Robert Kraus tells the delightful story of a young boy named Herman who takes on the role of a helper in his community. Eager to lend a hand, Herman enthusiastically assists his neighbors with various tasks, from carrying groceries to gardening. However, his well-meaning efforts often lead to humorous misunderstandings and unintended consequences. Through his journey, Herman discovers the importance of kindness, teamwork, and learning from mistakes. The story emphasizes the value of helping others while showcasing the joy and laughter that comes from community interactions and friendships. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1987 by Turtleback Books .

Robert Kraus, New Yorker cartoonist and cover artist, created numerous classic picture books for very young children, including Leo the Late Bloomer and Milton the Early Riser. Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey have illustrated many books together--he draws the outlines and designs the pages; she paints the illustrations. Aruego, a native of the Philippines, was a lawyer before becoming an illustrator, and now lives in New York City. Dewey was born in Chicago and also lives in New York City. Ariane Dewey and Jose Aruego have authored and illustrated more than sixty