Astronaut Annie

Written by Suzanne Slade · Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell

Annie's secret career dream surprises her family on Career Day. What will she reveal?

3.9 Goodreads · 289 ratings

36 pages· 743 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 550L

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Bookroo's summary

Annie eagerly anticipates Career Day, keeping her dream job a secret from her curious family. Each relative, convinced of her future path, gifts her items reflecting their own aspirations. Grandpop's camera, Grandma's baking tools, Dad's backpack, and Mom's sneakers all play a part in Annie's creative costume. As Friday arrives, Annie unveils her true, out-of-this-world ambition, leaving everyone in awe. What dream has she been hiding?

From the publisher

Career Day is approaching, and Annie can’t wait to show her family what she’s planning to be when she grows up. But, she must keep it a secret until Friday! So curious family members each ask Annie for a clue. Convinced that she’ll be a news reporter like he once was, Grandpop gives her his old camera and notebook to use for her presentation. Grandma is sure Annie wants to be a champion baker like her, so she offers a mixing bowl and oven mitts to Annie. Hopeful she’ll become the mountain climber he aspired to be, Dad gives Annie an old backpack. Mom presents Annie with a pair of high-top sneakers to pursue Mom’s favorite sport in high school – basketball. Grateful for each gift, Annie cleverly finds a way to use them all to create her Career Day costume. When the big day arrives, Annie finally reveals her out-of-this-world dream to everyone.

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