What Can I Do When I Grow Up?
by The School of Life Author Alain de Botton Author, Tyla Mason Illustrator
This is a unique, illustrated guide to the world of work, clarifying children’s essential questions about potential future careers. This practical and inspiring children’s guide explores money, careers, and the future. Children often ask what they should be when they grow up, surrounded by adults whose jobs seem to define them. They expect simple answers like “doctor,” “teacher,” or “lawyer.”
This beautifully illustrated guide helps children think creatively about their future, reminding them that their dream job may not exist yet. Written for children ages eight and up, this book explores important questions like discovering passions, what a “good” job involves, income, and the economy. It’s sure to spark fruitful conversations that excite and inspire the next generation.
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