From Yamile Saied M?ndez, 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?
“M?ndez 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 M?ndez’s powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadeh’s colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.
A Spanish-language edition, Qu? Ser?s?, 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
Author: Yamile Saied Méndez
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/04/2021
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.60h x 10.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780062839954
Language: English
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