I Want to Be a Teacher
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

I Want to Be a Teacher

By Laura Driscoll, Catalina Echeverri (Illustrator)

Part of the I Want to Be series

Discover the many ways teachers shape our world, from training puppies to teaching music.

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32 pages· 484 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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When a new puppy arrives, a child discovers the diverse world of teaching. From dog trainers to music instructors, explore the many roles teachers play in our communities. This engaging story introduces young readers to the vital work of community helpers, featuring a vibrant cast and simple language perfect for early readers. What other surprising teaching roles will they uncover? Dive into this delightful journey and find out how teachers make a difference every day.

From the publisher

For the child who says, “I want to be a teacher when I grow up!” And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a teacher.I never knew that there are so many different ways to be a teacher. When my family gets a new puppy, I learn that there are teachers who train dogs, teachers who teach swimming, teachers who teach music–and more! With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the wide variety of teachers who do so much to support our communities.I Want to Be a Teacher is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
484
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~261L
Themes & topics
Books about jobs and careersBooks about teachersBooks about lifestylesBooks about city and town lifeBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
517664
Publication
Published
January 5, 2021
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062989543

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