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Books with title If I Grow Up

  • When I Grow Up

    Al Yankovic, Wes Hargis

    eBook (HarperCollins, Nov. 15, 2011)
    Grammy Award winner and pop culture icon “Weird Al” Yankovic delivers his first picture book, bringing his trademark wit, wordplay, and silliness to a story that explores the timeless question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Funny and charming, this is a celebration of creativity and possibility. An Amazon Best Book of the Month! "The farce and parody make this a rare book with appeal to both kids and adults" (Booklist).It’s Show-and-Tell time in Mrs. Krupp’s class, and Billy just can’t wait for his turn! Today the class is discussing what they want to be when they grow up, and our exuberant eight-year-old hero is bursting to tell everyone about his future career plans. In dazzling wordplay and delicious rhymes, Billy regales his patient teacher and amazed classmates with tales of the variety of careers he wants to pursue—each more outlandish and wildly imaginative than the last!
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  • When I Grow Up

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, June 10, 2003)
    Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is thinking about all of the fun things he can do when he grows up in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s spending his allowance on whatever he wants, making important phone calls, or staying up late, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to celebrate growing up!
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  • When I Grow Up

    Al Yankovic, HarperAudio

    Audiobook (HarperAudio, Feb. 1, 2011)
    "'Cause maybe I'll be a gorilla masseuseOr an artist who sculpts out of chocolate mousseOr a rodeo clown or a movie directorOr maybe professional pickle inspector.... Billy's classmates may have never considered careers in snail training or sumo wrestling before, but by the time the exuberant eight-year-old is done cataloging his dream jobs, they just might share his belief in unlimited potential! Virtuoso wordplay, irresistible rhythm, and laugh-out-loud humor abound in the first kids' book by the one and only "Weird Al" Yankovic. This unbridled celebration of creativity and possibility invites listeners of all ages to consider afresh what they want to be when they grow up.
  • When I Grow Up

    Al Yankovic, Wes Hargis

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Feb. 1, 2011)
    Grammy Award winner and pop culture icon “Weird Al” Yankovic delivers his first picture book, bringing his trademark wit, wordplay, and silliness to a story that explores the timeless question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Funny and charming, this is a celebration of creativity and possibility. An Amazon Best Book of the Month! "The farce and parody make this a rare book with appeal to both kids and adults" (Booklist).It’s Show-and-Tell time in Mrs. Krupp’s class, and Billy just can’t wait for his turn! Today the class is discussing what they want to be when they grow up, and our exuberant eight-year-old hero is bursting to tell everyone about his future career plans. In dazzling wordplay and delicious rhymes, Billy regales his patient teacher and amazed classmates with tales of the variety of careers he wants to pursue—each more outlandish and wildly imaginative than the last!
  • Grow Up

    Craig Anderson

    language (, July 31, 2019)
    Welcome to Law/School! Up until this morning, the biggest thing Josh had to worry about was completing Shadow Souls on sadistic difficulty. Oh, and his upcoming exams.That was before he caught the attention of a planet of intergalactic trial-by-combat lawyers that use giant mechs to fight their legal battles. Now he has bigger things to worry about. Much, much bigger. The only advantage he has is his trusty games controller, but will it be enough to beat a Level 10 Behemoth?Josh isn’t the only one having a rough day. Gargle was your run-of-the-mill, body swapping, ethereal alien courier. Everything was going great, until he was dropped off on Earth and asked to blend in with a crowd of teenagers. Josh only has to save the world, Gargle has to survive puberty. If you love humour, sci-fi and GameLit then this is the book for you! Note that while this book shares the same universe as Level Up, it has its own cast of characters. Both books can be enjoyed standalone.
  • If I Grow Up

    Todd Strasser

    Paperback (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Feb. 23, 2010)
    In a gripping novel with a plot pulled from the headlines, Todd Strasser turns his attention to gang life in the inner-city projects. DeShawn is a teenager growing up in the projects. Most of his friends only see one choice: join up to a gang. DeShawn is smart enough to want to stay in school and make something more of himself, but when his family is starving while his friends have fancy bling and new sneakers, DeShawn is forced to decide--is his integrity more important than feeding his family?
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  • When I Grow Up

    Jack Redwing, Cottage Door Press, Takako Fisher

    Board book (Cottage Door Press, June 16, 2020)
    Nothing runs or reads like a John Deere tractor sound book! Introduce your little John Deere enthusiast to all the fun and excitement found on the farm by following along a young boy and his pup as he envisions life as a grown-up farmer with a big green tractor. From caring for the animals to planting and harvesting crops, it's one big, busy life riding around and tending to the farm! Toddlers will love exploring farm life with this imaginative and interactive sound book designed to keep them entertained and engaged. A must for kiddos with big farming dreams! John Deere Kids children's books recognize that the preschoolers of today are the farmers, builders, and innovators of tomorrow. Content and formats are based on the legacy of a long-loved company that encourages kids to play in backyards, to dig in the dirt, get muddy, and learn where food and shelter come from. Icons on each page correspond with the buttons providing an opportunity to practice matching and fine motor skills for an enhanced learning experience Sturdy board pages for little exploring hands to read over and over again. Includes a handle to carry along at home or on the go. Toddlers will love toting this around all over the place! Little ones will enjoy pressing the buttons for an interactive farming experience Perfect gift for your little tractor enthusiast! Officially licensed John Deere product
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  • Grow Up!

    Nina Laden

    Board book (Chronicle Books, May 15, 2003)
    From the author and illustrator of the best-selling Peek-a-Who? comes another irresistible board book that's sure to entertain curious babies and toddlers. With peek-a-boo windows featuring adorable baby animals, bright colors and a simple, playful text, Grow Up! takes guessing games for toddlers to a new level! Honors for Grow Up!: 2004 CCBC (Cooperative Children's Book Center) Choices selection
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  • When I Grow Up

    Tad Carpenter

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Oct. 13, 2015)
    All kids dream about what they'll be when they grow up—and this fun book, with its guessing game format, introduces toddlers to different professions. By listening to the clues in the text and looking closely at the illustrations, children try to figure out whether the person hidden under the flap is a doctor, lawyer, teacher, firefighter, cop, or vet. A final spread shows everyone together!
  • When I Grow Up

    Al Yankovic, Wes Hargis

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Feb. 1, 2011)
    Grammy Award winner and pop culture icon “Weird Al” Yankovic delivers his first picture book, bringing his trademark wit, wordplay, and silliness to a story that explores the timeless question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Funny and charming, this is a celebration of creativity and possibility. An Amazon Best Book of the Month! "The farce and parody make this a rare book with appeal to both kids and adults" (Booklist).It’s Show-and-Tell time in Mrs. Krupp’s class, and Billy just can’t wait for his turn! Today the class is discussing what they want to be when they grow up, and our exuberant eight-year-old hero is bursting to tell everyone about his future career plans. In dazzling wordplay and delicious rhymes, Billy regales his patient teacher and amazed classmates with tales of the variety of careers he wants to pursue—each more outlandish and wildly imaginative than the last!
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  • When I Grow Up

    Tad Carpenter

    Board book (Sterling Children's Books, Oct. 13, 2015)
    All kids dream about what they'll be when they grow up—and this fun book, with its guessing game format, introduces toddlers to different professions. By listening to the clues in the text and looking closely at the illustrations, children try to figure out whether the person hidden under the flap is a doctor, lawyer, teacher, firefighter, cop, or vet. A final spread shows everyone together!
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  • Grow Up! #4

    D.J. Steinberg, Brian Smith

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, April 15, 2010)
    What in the world has happened to our young heroes?! Suddenly they are all acting like old people! Why is Loud Boy walking with a cane? Is that Chatterbox with the granny bag and beehive hairdo? Wait a minute, when did Destructo Kid go crazy for bingo? Is Fidget the new shuffleboard king of the senior center? And hold the phone?is that Tantrum Girl over there sitting in a big rocking chair and knitting? There?s only one way to find out. Pick up a copy of Loud Boy #4. Too scared? Oh . . . GROW UP!
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