I Want To Be A Teacher

In this book male and female school teachers from all cultures are featured, seen in active and appealing photographs. The lives of these important people are depicted with excitement and realism and easy-to-read captions are explanatory and informative without talking down to the young reader.

Perfect for bedtime reading, quiet time, or group story times, the "I Want to Be..." books spark questions and conversation, and can prompt children to learn more about a particular occupation, while reinforcing the importance of aspiring to be their best.

Full color, full-page photographs throughout with straightforward and engaging text, the 'I Want to Be...' series is an appealing and engaging introduction to a broad spectrum of occupations.

Children's Literature

Photos of teachers in action along with easy-to-read text makes this book a nice addition to a career collection for early readers. The color photographs depict teachers, primarily elementary teachers, instructing and mentoring students of all colors and races in actual school settings. There are also depictions of teachers working with older students and teachers who work outside schools, such as ballet and music teachers. Each page has a full-color photograph along with one line of text interpreting the picture and explaining what teachers do. Some of the words may be a challenge for beginning readers, but with help, they will be able to read the majority of the twenty-page text. This is part of the "I Want To Be A" series. 2001, Firefly Books, $14.95 and $3.99. Ages 3 to 7. Reviewer: Melissa A. Caudill

Dan Liebman is a magazine writer and the author of many children's books. He is a specialist in plain language for both young and adult readers.