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by Julie Chen; Diane Goode (Illustrator)

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A little boy shares with his mom his dreams of what he might be when he grows up in this tender picture book from Chen, co-host of CBS' "The Talk, " and "New York Times"-bestselling artist and Caldecott Honoree Goode. Full color.

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From the publisher

"A small child muses about the future as Mom guides the bedtime routine...Winning text and illustrations for bedtime." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"The whimsical pictures fill every page with happiness and variety as Chen presents exuberant ideas for the big dreams and wishes of childhood." --Booklist

"As a mother helps her young son get ready for bed...Mom assures him that the future is wide open, and 'No matter what, I will always be there for you.'" --Publishers Weekly

A little boy shares with his mom his dreams of what he might be when he grows up in this tender picture book from Julie Chen the host of Big Brother and formerly the host of The Talk and New York Times bestselling artist and Caldecott Honor recipient Diane Goode.

One night while getting ready for bed a little boy starts to wonder what will life be like when he grows up. He could be a painter, a musician, a mountain climber, a mayor...

He tells his mother all about his big ideas...and all of the other things he wants to do. But when will he grow up? And why does it take so long?

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  • Title When I Grow Up
  • Author Julie Chen; Diane Goode (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9781481497190 / 1481497197
  • Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.2 x 9.4 x 0.4 in (28.45 x 23.88 x 1.02 cm)
  • Age range 04 to 08 years
  • Grade levels P - 3
  • Reading level 530
  • Themes
    • Topical: Friendship
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Bedtime, Occupations
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2018000597
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Citations

  • Booklist, 10/15/2018, Page 59
  • Kirkus Reviews, 07/01/2018, Page 109
  • Publishers Weekly, 08/20/2018, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 09/01/2018, Page 87

About the author

Julie Chen is a mother, a television personality, and a producer. She is the host of Big Brother and formerly the host of The Talk and lives with her family in California.

Diane Goode has written seven and illustrated over sixty beloved and critically acclaimed picture books, including the New York Times bestsellers Founding Mothers and Ladies of Liberty by Cokie Roberts. She illustrated several books by Cynthia Rylant including When I Was Young in the Mountains, a Caldecott Honor Book. She is also the illustrator of President Pennybaker and My Mom is Trying to Ruin My Life, both by Kate Feiffer. She lives in Watchung, New Jersey, with her husband, David, and their dog, Briggs. You can read about her at DianeGoode.com.

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