What Will You Be?
On Sale: 05/04/2021
What Will You Be?
On Sale: 05/04/2021
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About the Book
From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Where Are You From?, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question: What will you be when you grow up?
“Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela’s guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones.” —Kirkus (starred review)
“Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars.” —School Library Journal
What will you be when you grow up?
A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela’s loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless.
Yamile Saied Méndez’s powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadeh’s colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.
A Spanish-language edition, ¿Qué Serás?, is also available.
- A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year
- A Banks Street Best Children’s Books of the Year
- A Wisconsin State Reading Association’s 2022 Picture This Recommendation List
Critical Praise
“Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela’s guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“This is a prayer to personal power, a license to dream big, and permission to keep moving forward, beyond proscribed or limiting roles…Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars.” — School Library Journal
-Product Details
- ISBN: 9780062839954
- ISBN 10: 0062839950
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- On Sale: 05/04/2021
- Pages: 40
- List Price:21.99 CAD
- Ages: 4 to 8
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Multigenerational
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino
- BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Business, Careers, Occupations
- BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism
