Perico tries to helpabuelamake delicioustamales. He tries to help craft beautiful paper flowers for the barge his family will take down the San Antonio River. He tries to help the boys practice theirmariachinumber on the porch. But at every turn Perico is shooed away, until he finally figures out how he can add something special to the Cinco de Mayo fun. Acclaimed author Alma Flor Ada s tale is the story of every young reader who has been told he or she is too little or too young to help. Angela Dominguez s vibrantly hued paintings glow with the rich colors of the southwest.Let Me Help is a joyful read-aloud even the littlest helpers can celebrate year-round."