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Books in Profession Series series

  • Doctors and What They Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, March 1, 2018)
    A new entry in Liesbet Sleger's bestselling professions series! Now in a simplified and fun pocket-sized edition. The doctor knows a lot about the body. Wearing her doctor’s coat and using her doctor’s tools, she examines her patients. Fevers, all kinds of pain, wounds and fractures – the doctor knows them all. Isn’t it nice that we have doctors to heal us and to help us stay healthy? An instructive book for children about doctors and what they do. For ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level K
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  • Chefs and What They Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, Feb. 4, 2014)
    “One of the 6 Best Career Books for Kids by Parents Magazine.” Chefs prepare food for the people who come to their restaurants and they have a whole team of cooks to help. Chefs have to work hard to create delicious, healthy dishes. They also have to try some of the food, know a lot about ingredients and make up new recipes. It’s a delicious job! A tasty, informative book for children about chefs and restaurants. For ages 4 and up.
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  • Pilots and What They Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, March 1, 2018)
    “A great book for a toddler that is interested in planes or about to go on their first flight.” - The Overly Attached Reader. Now in a simplified and fun pocket-sized edition.The pilot flies the airplane, along with his co-pilot. He has to make sure the passengers arrive safely. That’s why he has to keep an eye on things like the altitude and the plane’s speed during the flight. The airport control towers that he passes over tell him how and where he has to take off, fly and land.An instructive, engaging picture book for children about airline pilots. For children ages 4 and up. Now in a simplified and fun pocket-sized edition.
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  • Dentists and What They Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, March 1, 2018)
    “This cute book would be great to read to your child who is going to the dentist for the first time.” - Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator It’s nice to have strong, healthy teeth. That’s why you need to take care of them every single day. Of course you can brush your teeth by yourself, but now and then you have to show your shiny teeth to the dentist. The dentist knows all about teeth and explains all the do’s and dont’s of dental hygiene. A playful and informative book for children about oral hygiene. For ages 4 and up.
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  • Pilots and What They Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, Oct. 11, 2016)
    “A great book for a toddler that is interested in planes or about to go on their first flight.” - The Overly Attached Reader The pilot flies the airplane, along with his co-pilot. He has to make sure the passengers arrive safely. That’s why he has to keep an eye on things like the altitude and the plane’s speed during the flight. The airport control towers that he passes over tell him how and where he has to take off, fly and land. An instructive, engaging picture book for children about airline pilots. For children ages 4 and up.
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  • Veterinarians and What They Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, Nov. 5, 2019)
    In her bestselling professions series, author and illustrator Liesbet Slegers, has explored what teachers do, what pilots do, what chefs do and many more occupations. Now let’s learn about Veterinarians and what they do! “A comprehensive review of what a vet does with some examples. It's complex yet easy to understand for young readers whose animal needs to visit the vet. I'm waiting for the Librarians one to be made.” - Midland Park LibraryEvery day a vet helps animals. She examines them to see if they are healthy, and helps them if they are sick or hurt. Maybe you would like to be a veterinarian someday?A colorful and informative picture book for animal lovers. It’s done in a fun and enjoyable little package, filled with vibrant and colorful illustrations. An educative experience that gets a child's imagination going. For children ages 4 years and up about veterinarians and what they do.
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  • Astronauts and What They Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, June 9, 2015)
    “Great book for the little ones who want might want to be explorers of the universe one day!” - Homewood Public Library Astronauts do what nearly no one else does - They go into space. They do that in a space shuttle, which is sort of like a rocket plane. They buckle up and get ready. The engines start. 3 – 2 – 1 – GO! Soon the shuttle is high above the clouds. Wow! First the astronauts fly through the earth’s atmosphere and then they arrive in space. Now the astronauts can get to work in the space station. An instructive, engaging book for children about astronauts, the space shuttle and space travel. For ages 4 and up.
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  • Firefighters and What They Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, March 1, 2018)
    “Toddlers will enjoy learning about helpful heroes. Very engaging.” - Whitman Public Library Fires are really dangerous. Luckily there are firefighters! They jump into their special suits and within minutes they are at the fire. But they also help people in other ways…. An instructive picture book for children about the brave men who fight fires. For ages 4 and up.
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  • Archeologists and what they do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, July 21, 2020)
    An archaeologist searches for things that people used a long, long time ago. By studying these objects we learn about the past and how people lived in ancient times. Maybe you would like to be an archaeologist? An informative book for adventure lovers ages 3 and up about archaeologists and what they do.
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  • Doctors and What They Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, July 7, 2017)
    A new entry in Liesbet Sleger's bestselling professions series! The doctor knows a lot about the body. Wearing her doctor’s coat and using her doctor’s tools, she examines her patients. Fevers, all kinds of pain, wounds and fractures – the doctor knows them all. Isn’t it nice that we have doctors to heal us and to help us stay healthy? An instructive book for children about doctors and what they do. For ages 4 and up. Guided Reading Level K
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  • Bakers and What they Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, Nov. 10, 2020)
    Do you love fresh bread and sweet treats? Well, do you know who makes them? A baker! Bakers wake up in the middle of the night to start work each day. There is so much to do to get the delicious baked goods ready for when the shop opens in the morning. A delicious informative picture book about the baker.
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  • Dentists and What They Do

    Liesbet Slegers

    Hardcover (Clavis, June 9, 2015)
    “This cute book would be great to read to your child who is going to the dentist for the first time.” - Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator It’s nice to have strong, healthy teeth. That’s why you need to take care of them every single day. Of course you can brush your teeth by yourself, but now and then you have to show your shiny teeth to the dentist. The dentist knows all about teeth and explains all the do’s and dont’s of dental hygiene. A playful and informative book for children about oral hygiene. For ages 4 and up.
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