The OK Book

by Amy Rosenthal (2007, HarperCollins, 12.99/hardback)
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The world is just full of things to do. And it's fun to give them all a go. But what if you're not good at everything you try? What if you're just OK? What then? In this clever and literal play on words, OK is turned on its side, upside down, and right side up to show that being OK can really be quite great, encouraging children to discover their own individual strengths and personalities. Color. Grades PreK-3. [9" x 9"...40 pages]

See What You Can Be: Explore Careers That Could Be for You!

by Diane Heiman (2007, American Girl, 9.95)
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Offering tween girls a glimpse of nearly 50 careers, from clothing designer to aerospace engineer, this fun book includes more than a dozen interviews with career women, along with quizzes, puzzles, and journal pages. Illustrations. Grades 3-7. [6.5” x 8.5”...108 pages]

Rocks in His Head

by Carol Hurst (2001, Greenwillow, 16.99/hardback)
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Even though everyone kept telling him that his fascination with rocks was pointless, a boy decides to follow his dreams and continues to collect, label, trade, and display his amazing rock collection. Years later, he is hired by a science museum due to his knowledge and passion. This book tells the true story of the author's father. Color. Grades K-5. [8" x 10"...32 pages]

A Hat for Ivan

by Max Lucado (2004, Crossway Books, 15.99/hardback)
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On Hat Day, Ivan expects his father, the hat-maker, to present him with a hat that matches his character and talents. But he becomes confused when the other villagers also give him headgear more appropriate to their own interests. Grades PreK-3. [9.5" x 10.5"...28 pages]

Career Day

by Anne Rockwell (2000, HarperCollins, 16.99/hardback)
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On Career Day, everyone in Mrs. Madoff’s class brings a visitor who tells the group about what they do to make a living. The diverse group of students has an equally varied guest list. The focus: What are your going to be, when you become and adult and have to earn a living? Color. Grades PreK-2. [9" x 9"...40 pages]

Worm Gets a Job

by Kathy Caple (2004, Candlewick Press, 15.99/hardback)
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With a cheery comic-strip style, Caple entertains and encourages young readers as she tells of Worm's quest for employment—and ultimately, happiness—in this charming tale infused with humor and heart. Color. Grades 1-5. [9” x 10”...40 pages]

The Biggest Job of All

by Harriet Ziefert (2005, Blue Apple Books, 15.95/hardback)
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When Lulu grows up, she wants "a really, "really" big job." She doesn't want to wash elephants--"she'd get all wet. She doesn't want to be a doctor--"she doesn't like shots. She doesn't want to drive a big rig--"hard hats itch." She wants the biggest, most important job of all--"but what should it be? A mommy? An author? Nothing is out of the question for Lulu! Her simple game of "What's the biggest job of all?" will open young readers to the many possibilities before "them" too. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 10.5”...40 pages]

How Santa Got His Job

by Stephen Krensky (1998, Aladdin, 6.99)
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Santa tries his hand at many jobs before finding the perfect job as the world’s greatest gift-giver. He tried his hand at all sorts of different jobs: zookeeper, postal worker, etc. Each of those jobs presented a problem that got in his way. Color. Grades K-3. [10.5” x 8.5”...32 pages]

How Santa Lost His Job

by Stephen Krensky (2004, Simon & Schuster, 6.99)
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Santa's workshop becomes automated and streamlined. It's not long before Santa finds himself downsized—because he can't compete with a machine. Fortunately for Santa, his reindeer, and children everywhere, the computerized contraption doesn't hold up under pressure and it's up to Santa to come to the rescue. Color. Grades K-3. [10.5” x 8.5”...32 pages]

Dreams to Grow On

by Christine Deriso (2002, Illumination Arts, 15.95/hardback)
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An imaginative young girl spends an entire day exploring the possibilities for her future. Featuring richly detailed oil paintings, this delightful story encourages children of all ages to have fun "trying on" dreams of their own. Color. Grades 1-3. [8.5” x 11"...32 pages]

When I Grow Up...

by Peter Horn (2001, North-South Books, 6.95)
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At the end of a busy day, Sebastian the little turtle snuggles down next to his father and asks, "Do you know what I want to be when I grow up?" He then eagerly regales his doting parent with all his ideas for exciting careers. Color. Grades K-2. [9” x 11.5”...32 pages]

When I Grow Up: An Alphabet of Occupations

by P.K. Hallinan (1995, Ideals Publications, 5.95)
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Take a trip through the alphabet with P.K. Hallinan's colorful characters as they explore the many things they can grow up to be. Whether they choose to become an actor, a nurse, or a zookeeper, children will learn that they can succeed at anything through hard work and patience. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 11”...28 pages]

Girls: A to Z

by Eve Bunting (2002, Boyds Mill Press, 15.95/hardback)
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This lively alphabet book shows girls imagining various professions and activities, from astronaut to zookeeper. Invites girls to "dream any dream you want to dream." Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 11”...32 pages]

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