When I'm an Entrepreneur
Dreaming is Believing: Business
Published on 13. December 2021
Book
Hardback
38 pages
978-1-922675-11-8 (ISBN)
Description
Listed twice by Small Business Trends as the No. 1 Best Business Book for Kids.
What if a picture book could do more than tell a story? What if it could build the mindset of a future leader, innovator, and change-maker?
This isn't a book that ends on the last page. When I'm an Entrepreneur is a unique conversation starter, written as a series of powerful affirmations designed to be shared between an adult and a child. Each affirmation is a launchpad for essential discussions about the skills and self-belief needed to turn big ideas into reality.
Use this book as a powerful tool to introduce and explore the core concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset:Big ideas and innovation: Encouraging your child to think differently and creatively.
Self-belief and courage: Building the confidence to try new things.
Resilience and perseverance: Teaching the power of learning from mistakes and never giving up.
Hard work and problem-solving: Instilling a proactive and determined spirit.
Written by surgeon and advocate Dr. Samantha Pillay, this book continues her mission to challenge gender stereotypes and inspire children to lead with courage.
Ideal for children aged 4 to 8, When I'm an Entrepreneur is an experience that builds a foundation for success. Extend the journey with the companion Activity Book (sold separately) to deepen the learning with fun, educational exercises.
Give the gift of an entrepreneurial mindset and watch their future take flight.
More details
Series
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
333 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-922675-11-8 (9781922675118)
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Persons
Dr Samantha Pillay OAM finished school at age 16 years and commenced studying medicine at The University of Adelaide. Driven to take on challenges, she became the first woman in South Australia to complete the adult Urological Surgical training program despite physical limitations from congenital hip dysplasia.Whilst training in urology, Samantha saw a need for a greater focus on incontinence treatments for women and a need for specialised care. Her vision was to establish a sub-specialty practice bringing the best treatments available to the women of South Australia. She became the first urologist in South Australia to exclusively specialise in female and functional urology, establishing Continence Matters in 2002, subsequently building her single surgeon practice into a Centre of Excellence.Dr Pillay has served on numerous National and State boards and committees, including; Chair of the Female Urology Special Advisory Group for the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand from 2007 to 2013. Samantha has devoted her career as a surgeon to treating incontinence, reducing the stigma, and educating doctors, health professionals and the community. In 2025 she was awarded the Medal of The Order of Australia for her service to urology. She is a single mother and full-time practicing surgeon, running a business and a household, who enjoys writing in her spare time.Now she is a self-published author of:The No Recipe Cookbook - a cookbook for people who don't cook and The Inspirational Careers for Kids Picture Book Series. She was a 2022 finalist for SA Australian of the Year and a 2025 winner of the SA Telstra Best of Business Awards Business Awards.