Other editions of book When I Grow Up

At the end of a beautiful and busy day, Sebastian should be asleep. But he is still wide awake.Snuggling down next to his father, Sebastian asks, ""Do you know what I want to be when I grow up?"" then eagerly regales his doting parent with all his ideas.When sleep finally comes, father and son have forged a wonderful new bond based on mutual admiration and abiding love.Here is a sweet, simple, and affirming book for fathers to share with their children at bedtime.

When I Grow Upby Travis J. GrothAuthor, Travis J. Groth, writes his first children’s book in memory of his son who died unexpectedly in 2015 and has dedicated it to his daughter, Sadie. Losing a child inspired him to reflect upon the life lessons of his childhood. He hopes to inspire not only his daughter, but other children, to dream big while living in the present. About the Author: Growing up in East Tennessee shaped Travis J. Groth’s values but none as important as those his parents instilled in him: “You can be anything you want” and “never wish away the present because, it will be gone before you know it.” His book, When I Grow Up, highlights some of the occupations he envisioned for himself as a young child and strives to teach his daughter and all children the lessons he learned at a young age.

Author, Travis J. Groth, writes his first children's book in memory of his son who died unexpectedly in 2015 and has dedicated it to his daughter, Sadie. Losing a child inspired him to reflect upon the life lessons of his childhood. He hopes to inspire not only his daughter, but other children, to dream big while living in the present. About the Author Growing up in East Tennessee shaped Travis J. Groth's values but none as important as those his parents instilled in him: "You can be anything you want" and "never wish away the present because, it will be gone before you know it." His book, When I Grow Up, highlights some of the occupations he envisioned for himself as a young child and strives to teach his daughter and all children the lessons he learned at a young age.

Look up in the sky... it's a, it's a, is that a... horse??? That's just one of the objects you'll see in the sky in When I Grow Up. This beautifully illustrated, sassy, rhyming, children's book creatively showcases the wondrous works of 15 African American individuals who have made significant contributions to the world. You are invited to join the main characters, a brother and sister, as they imagine their futures by remembering the careers and accomplishments of people like Bill Pickett, Hattie McDaniel, and Daniel Hale Williams. When I Grow Up will teach children the importance of giving recognition to African American trailblazers who have made a difference in the world, encourage them to dream BIG, and provide them with the courage and strength needed to realize their dreams.

At the end of a beautiful and busy day, Sebastian should be asleep. But he is still wide awake.Snuggling down next to his father, Sebastian asks, ""Do you know what I want to be when I grow up?"" then eagerly regales his doting parent with all his ideas.When sleep finally comes, father and son have forged a wonderful new bond based on mutual admiration and abiding love.Here is a sweet, simple, and affirming book for fathers to share with their children at bedtime.