Books like When I grow up--- by Horn, Peter.

Dr. Seuss’s classic guide offers a playful, rousing invitation for readers of all ages to pursue dreams, embrace adventures, and overcome obstacles with optimism and whimsical verse.

A charming lift‑the‑flap picture book that celebrates the joy of growing up and the bonds of parents and children through playful rhyme and vivid illustrations.

A charming tale of a small locomotive whose optimism and perseverance show children the power of "I can".

At sixteen, wizard‑in‑training Alex Taylor leads a diverse group of adventurers on a perilous quest across enchanted lands to retrieve the fabled Horn of Moran and prevent war in Norsland.

A baseball story about a teenage boy who battles to maintain his father's love of the game, showing how fathers and sons speak from the heart.

Santa's son Arthur sets out on a Christmas adventure to find his lost gift before Christmas morning.

A Chinese immigrant teenager struggles with self-acceptance, family dynamics, and coming of age in a new country, facing prejudice and discrimination as he navigates the complexities of his father's homophobia and the streets of Toronto.

A father and two sons embark on a canoe trip with a twist of friendship and resilience.

A determined girl and her dog build a project, face setbacks, and learn that perseverance and perspective are the true keys to success.

A father leads his young son on an evening walk that opens his eyes to the vast wonders of the night sky, blending playful discovery with deep emotional connection.

Remembering happy days playing T-ball, SpongeBob is eager to join his dad's team--until he finds out they're playing real baseball! Can he hit a home run and make his dad proud?

In a heartfelt tale set among the Maasai of Africa, a young boy discovers the depth of his father's unconditional love through questions answered in a quiet, culturally rich conversation.

The revised edition of From Cover to Cover offers a fresh, up-to-date look at some of the best examples of children's literature today and also includes practical advice on how to write clearly articulated, reasoned opinions so that others can learn about books they have not yet read.A brief, updated introduction explains how children's books evolve from manuscripts into bound books, the importance of the many different parts of a book (jacket flaps, title page, copyright, etc.), and changes in the children's book industry, such as the creation of two new major genre awards. In addition, the author demonstrates how to think about and critically evaluate several different genres of children's books.Included are sections about books of information (and the author's responsibility to document sources); traditional literature (myths, legends, tall tales, folktales); poetry, verse, rhymes, and songs; picture books; easy readers and traditional books; and fiction and graphic novels. There is also a concluding chapter on how to write reviews that are both descriptive and analytical, as well as a segment on children's literature blogs.From Cover to Cover is an invaluable resource for all professionals who wish to write book evaluations that go beyond a simple personal response.

Five farm boys and their father abandon chores to relish Minnie's delicious dishes, each craving more than the last in this rhyming children's story of food, family, and farm life.