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What will you be? / Yamile Saied Mendez ; illustrated by Kate Alizadeh.
"What will you be when you grow up? A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela's loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless. Yamile Saied Mendez's powerful, lyrical text and Kate Alizadeh's colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community."-- Publisher description
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062839954
- ISBN: 0062839950
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 27 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.3 0.5 516314. |
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| Subject: | Decision making > Juvenile fiction. Grandmothers > Juvenile fiction. Grandparent and child > Juvenile fiction. Occupations > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 16 of 16 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Public Library | JE MEN (Text) | 0001002448411 | JUV Easy | Available | - |
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What Will You Be?
From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Where Are You From, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question: What will you be when you grow up "Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela's guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones." --Kirkus (starred review) "Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars." --School Library Journal What will you be when you grow up A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela's loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless. Yamile Saied Méndez's powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadeh's colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community. A Spanish-language edition, ¿Qué Serás, is also available. A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year A Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year A Wisconsin State Reading Association's 2022 Picture This Recommendation List
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