Beautiful illustrations and a really silly story about all the creative things a little boy will be when he grows up (e.g. part-time assistant tarantuBeautiful illustrations and a really silly story about all the creative things a little boy will be when he grows up (e.g. part-time assistant tarantula shaver, a master of snails, etc.). It's super fun but very long for a group read aloud. I recommend it for elementary age or older audiences or as a one-on-one lap read. The illustrations are perfect for pouring over!...more
I loved the bright illustrations and the rhyming text and the overall enthusiasm of this book. Such a fun twist on the "What do you want to do when yoI loved the bright illustrations and the rhyming text and the overall enthusiasm of this book. Such a fun twist on the "What do you want to do when you grow up?" theme. None of the jobs are real jobs (e.g. tin-can kicker, ice cream licker, etc.) but it's great for getting the kids involved and could be a good intro to a book that's a little more realistic or specific....more
I love that Turtle's friends just accept his costume and ideas at face value with no ridicule. I love that the teacher just goes with the flow and letI love that Turtle's friends just accept his costume and ideas at face value with no ridicule. I love that the teacher just goes with the flow and lets the kids learn and explore. A great read aloud for story time....more
Rhyming text, fabulous illustrations, strong and smart girl, what's not to love?Rhyming text, fabulous illustrations, strong and smart girl, what's not to love?...more
This was a fascinating case study of the author, with lots of other research thrown in to help elaborate and explain the point Tashiro was trying to mThis was a fascinating case study of the author, with lots of other research thrown in to help elaborate and explain the point Tashiro was trying to make. It was very readable and accessible, even to my non-scientific brain. As a somewhat awkward person with one somewhat awkward child, one very awkward child, and two not awkward kids, I was engrossed throughout. Not everything applied to me or my family, but it was all well-researched and well-presented. I appreciated the author using examples from his own life when possible so the book came across as a commiserating discussion rather than a patronizing lecture....more
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