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When I Grow Up

Illustrated by Diane Goode

About The Book

A little boy shares with his mum his dreams of what he might be when he grows up in this tender picture book from the host of The Talk and Big Brother, Julie Chen, 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 life will 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?

About The Author

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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.

About The Illustrator

Photo Credit:

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.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK (October 4, 2018)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781471177613
  • Ages: 1 - 99

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