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"Visit art shows and workspaces with Papa and his grandchild, soaking in all the art along the way, in this ... book [meant] for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences"--

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A Level 1 I Can Read story for the child who says, β€œI want to be an artist when I grow up!” And for any child interested in the many ways people can have a career making art.

Visit art shows and workspaces with Papa and his grandchild, soaking in all the art along the way, in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.

Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this ninth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eagerΒ to start reading on their own.

Meet these artists:

  • painter
  • sculptor
  • hand-lettering artist
  • potter
  • graphic designer
  • photographer
  • illustrator
  • animator
  • cartoonist
  • botanical illustrator
  • muralist

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Critic Reviews

"A joyful glimpse into the notion that a pleasurable childhood activity could be a lifetime pursuit." β€” Kirkus Reviewsβ€œThe text is perfect for early readers, with simple sentences, repetitive phrases, and a clear narrative structure that will build confidence in young readers. The illustrations in the book are vivid and engaging. Recommended for its engaging storyline and inspiring message about creativity and self-discovery.” β€” Booklist

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About the Author

Laura Driscoll has written numerous books for children, including the other books in this series, I Want to Be a Police Officer, I Want to Be a Doctor, and I Want to be a Veterinarian. Laura enjoys going to New York Mets games, volunteer work, and singing in a ten-woman acapella group. She lives in Sunnyside, New York, with her husband. Catalina Echeverri was born in Bogota, Colombia, in 1986. She has a BA in graphic design from the Accademia di Comunicazione (Milano, Italy) and an MA in children's book illustration from Cambridge School of Art, ARU (Cambridge, UK). Catalina likes to write and illustrate her own stories. She is currently working on picture books with both Random House and Bloomsbury Press. Her work has been selected to feature in the Best of British Illustration catalogue in 2012, published by the AOI (Association of Illustrators). Catalina currently lives in London with her husband, William.

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Product Details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc | HarperCollins
Published
16th January 2025
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
ISBN
9780063276505

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