What Will You Be?
Published on 10. June 2021
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-06-283995-4 (ISBN)
Description
From Yamile Saied Mendez, 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?
"Mendez 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 Mendez's powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadeh's colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.
A Spanish-language edition, ?Que Seras?, 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
"Mendez 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 Mendez's powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadeh's colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.
A Spanish-language edition, ?Que Seras?, 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
Reviews / Votes
"Mendez 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
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 266 mm
Width: 223 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-283995-4 (9780062839954)
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Persons
Yamile Saied Mendez is the author of many books for young readers and adults, including the award-winning picture books Where Are You From? and What Will You Be? She was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, and now lives in a lovely valley surrounded by mountains in Utah with her husband, five children, two dogs, and a majestic cat. She's a graduate of Voices of Our Nations and the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA writing for children and young adults program. She's always trying new empanada recipes. Connect with her at yamilemendez.com.
Kip Alizadeh is an illustrator and visual artist. When they aren't creating, they like to DJ, spend time with their cats, and play sports. Kip is nonbinary, queer, Iranian, and English and lives in Northern Ireland. They have a bachelor's degree with honors from Falmouth University and they have illustrated several picture books. Visit them at kipalizadeh.net.
Kip Alizadeh is an illustrator and visual artist. When they aren't creating, they like to DJ, spend time with their cats, and play sports. Kip is nonbinary, queer, Iranian, and English and lives in Northern Ireland. They have a bachelor's degree with honors from Falmouth University and they have illustrated several picture books. Visit them at kipalizadeh.net.