Books with title I Want To Be A...: Builder

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.

This is a great inspirational children's book meant to inspire young and old alike! Come on a journey with Mariana as she discovers how great she is and how all she needs is already within herself. Watch how she overcomes adversity and makes her people of Mexico proud! This book is friendly for children of all ages and from all diverse backgrounds. Good for both boys and girls. Enjoy!

I Want to Be a Pig is a delightful compilation of humorous and thoughtful juvenile poems with accompanying drawings. The book was inspired by the author's daughter, who at the age of three announced that she wanted to be a pig when she grew up because they were pink, her favorite color. The book has one hundred and sixteen pages with sixty three poems, many with drawings by the author.

A child wishes that they were a duck and mentions some of the advantages it would bring. But, the child soon realizes that many disadvantages can go along with it and is ultimately glad that they are not a duck. This is followed by wishes to be a monkey, elephant, bird, dog, hippo, cat, fish, cow, and frog, all with the same outcome. The child finally realizes that the only thing they really want to be is themself. This book helps build pride, self esteem and even slips in a little teaching about the animals in discussion. It is designed to be both a colorful, and funny family time storybook as well as a happy first reader.