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  • I want to be a Dino-Kid!

    Vince Cleghorne

    Paperback (Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream Inc, May 1, 2020)
    Why would anyone want to be a Dino-Kid? Dino-Kids get to stay up and watch TV... Dino-Kids take a bath in the swimming pool... Dino-Kids can jump all the way to the moon... Dino-Kids scare away ghosts with a single ROAR! I want to be a Dino-Kid!!!
  • I Want to Be a Drummer!

    Mark Powers, Maria Montag

    Board book (blue manatee press, Sept. 1, 2016)
    Daniel wants to be a drummer, but he doesn’t have any drums. Little readers can help him find items around the house to build his drum set. After Daniel finds the musicality in everyday objects he discovers at home, children will have fun creating their very own drum set. A fun reminder that the joy of making music can be found anywhere.
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  • I Don't Want To!

    Bel Mooney, Nigel Anthony, Audible Studios

    Audible Audiobook (Audible Studios, March 5, 2008)
    Kitty's favourite word is no! She doesn't want to clean her teeth, eat her vegetables or play with boring Melissa. She can't stop saying no, but when Dad tells her he doesn't want to hear her say yes, she discovers that's what she does want to say!
  • I Don't Want to Be a Frog

    Dev Petty, Mike Boldt

    Board book (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, April 17, 2018)
    The hit picture book about a frog who does NOT want to be a frog is now a board book!Frog wants to be anything but a slimy, wet frog. A cat, perhaps. Or a rabbit. An owl? But when a hungry wolf arrives—a wolf who HATES eating frogs—our hero decides that being himself isn’t so bad after all. In this very silly story with a sly message, told in hilarious dialogue between a feisty young frog and his heard-it-all-before father, young children will identify with little Frog’s desire to be something different, while laughing along at his stubborn yet endearing schemes to prove himself right.And look for the hilarious sequels—I Don't Want to Be Big, There's Nothing to Do! and I Don't Want to Go to Sleep.★ "First-time author Petty’s dialogue between a frog father and his son makes its point about accepting one’s nature with a big grin. . . . The story might create similar gratitude in the minds of readers—or it might just make them giggle."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW"A lively look at self-acceptance."—Kirkus Reviews"This amusing story ends with a laugh and a much more content frog."—School Library Journal"Silliness and deadpan humor combine into a hopping good story of being happy with who you are."—Booklist"A paean to self-acceptance wrapped in snappy dialogue and illustrated with richly colored comic paintings."—Wall Street Journal"Petty and Boldt provide just enough predictability to hook youngest readers, then deliver a delightful twist or two to create surprise and satisfaction—for both the green hero and the many fans he'll make with this book."—Shelf Awareness"This lighthearted exploration of identity will delight as a readaloud."—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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  • I Don't Want To Be Crazy

    Samantha Schutz

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., March 26, 2019)
    A harrowing, remarkable poetry memoir about one girl's struggle with anxiety disorder.This is a true story of growing up, breaking down, and coming to grips with a psychological disorder. When Samantha Schutz first left home for college, she was excited by the possibilities -- freedom from parents, freedom from a boyfriend who was reckless with her affections, freedom from the person she was supposed to be. At first, she reveled in the independence . . . but as pressures increased, she began to suffer anxiety attacks that would leave her mentally shaken and physically incapacitated. Thus began a hard road of discovery and coping, powerfully rendered in this poetry memoir.
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  • I Want to Be a Doctor

    Laura Driscoll, Catalina Echeverri

    eBook (HarperCollins, March 13, 2018)
    For the child who says, "I want to be a doctor when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a doctor. This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors.With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the doctors who heal broken bones, help fix teeth, and even work in laboratories!I Want to Be a Doctor is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
  • I Want to Be a Lot

    Ashley Savage, Genesis Kohler

    Paperback (Dave Burgess Consulting, Incorporated, June 24, 2019)
    What do you want to be when you grow up?Tomorrow is Career Day at school, and Willow has to decide what she wants to be when she grows up . . . and it is not an easy decision! She loves art and science and cooking and photography. How will she ever be able to choose just one thing?When there are so many things you love to do, it is okay to say, “I want to be a lot!”In this beautifully illustrated children's book, young readers are encouraged to dream big dreams and imagine all that they can be.Perfect for school career days or for reading as a family, I Want to Be a Lot will get everyone imagining the possibilities for a life well lived.“‘Your future story is yours, and you are the author.’ Ashley captures the hearts of kids and adults alike as she shares a message of hope and empowerment. I Want to Be a Lot shares a necessary message that shatters the status quo of society and breaking the mold to find personal happiness. Through a personal narrative, Ashley invites kids, parents, and educators to reflect upon what each hopes for in order to find their place in society. This is a great gift for children and a great way to spark dialogue as they dream for their tomorrow.”—Roman Nowak, teacher and agent of transformation at É.S.C. L’Escale“I loved this sweet book. The idea of any of us having to be just ‘one thing’ is so antiquated. We can and should be helping students realize that their gifts, talents, and interests don’t always fit into one box. They can be ‘a lot’ more than just one thing!—Todd Nesloney, educator, speaker, and coauthor of Kids Deserve It!“I love this book!!!!!!!! Ashley truly hits the mark with her first book, I Want to Be A Lot! Who knows what they want when we are in school? Does it matter? The message and illustrations take us on a journey that shows us it is okay to change our minds! Cheers to a wonderful book that belongs in every school library and classroom!”—Jeff Kubiak, educator, author of One Drop of Kindness, speaker and advocate for #AllKids“Ashley Savage has composed a masterpiece for all ages! You will be moved by Willow's journey of self-discovery. As I read this book, I imagined reading this aloud to my three daughters when they were younger. This book is a perfect conversation starter between parents, educators and kids on the limitless possibilities before us. I also envision this book as a wonderful way to engage educators on how to inspire our kids to change the world. Ashley Savage writes from the heart and you will be inspired by her beautiful worlds along with the artistry of Genesis Kohler's illustrations. Adding this title to your bookshelf will fill your heart and encourage you to connect with kids on how they want to be a lot.”—Sean Gaillard, principal and author of The Pepper Effect
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  • I Want to Be a Doctor

    Laura Driscoll, Catalina Echeverri

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, March 13, 2018)
    For the child who says, "I want to be a doctor when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a doctor. This I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors.With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the doctors who heal broken bones, help fix teeth, and even work in laboratories!I Want to Be a Doctor is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • I Want to Be a Dentist

    Dan Liebman

    Paperback (Firefly Books, Oct. 1, 2016)
    Being a dentist is a busy job. What do dentists and their helpers do? Where do dentists go to school? Photos and lively captions show what happens at the dentist's office. Includes tips for keeping teeth and gums healthy. With full-color, full-page photographs throughout plus straightforward and engaging text, the I Want to Be ... series is an appealing introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations. The series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations.
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  • I Want to Be a Tree

    Steve Lemco, Star Donovan

    Audible Audiobook (Steve Lemco, Jan. 6, 2017)
    I Want to Be a Tree is a fun and goofy way of spending time with the little ones. They should enjoy the short poems in the book.
  • I Want to Be a Cowboy

    Dan Liebman

    Paperback (Firefly Books, Sept. 1, 1999)
    The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us. These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations.
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  • I Don't Want to Be Big

    Dev Petty, Mike Boldt

    eBook (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, Oct. 11, 2016)
    Fans of the hit picture book I Don’t Want to Be a Frog will love this silly companion featuring a frog that's still as stubborn as ever and his surprisingly patient father."Reminiscent of Mo Willems’s 'Elephant and Piggie' series"—Publishers Weekly Frog does NOT want to grow up. Doesn’t need to be tall. Doesn’t want to be able to jump high enough to see the tree frogs. He’s just FINE being small. Besides, if you grow up, you don’t get to do fun things like jump in mud puddles with your best friend, Pig. Do you? This hilarious story­—which uses humor to teach that it’s great being exactly who you are—is sure to bring a smile to every kid who just wants to stay a kid, in addition to those who are the smallest in their class. It’s a sly and smartly funny tale that will have children and parents laughing together.And look for all the book in this hilarious series—I Don't Want to Be a Frog, There's Nothing to Do! and I Don't Want to Go to Sleep.Praise for the series: I Don't Want to Be a Frog: ★ "First-time author Petty's dialogue between a frog father and his son makes its point about accepting one's nature with a big grin. . . . The story might create similar gratitude in the minds of readers—or it might just make them giggle."—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewI Don't Want to Be Big: "Reminiscent of Mo Willems's 'Elephant and Piggie' series."—Publishers Weekly"An enjoyable read-aloud"—KirkusThere's Nothing to Do!★ "Snappy, spot-on dialogue pairs ideally with the outsize drama of Boldt's artwork; reading this book belongs on families' to-do lists."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
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