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I Want to Be Books

In order from I Want to Be a Police Officer to I Want to Be an Artist.

The I Want to Be series is a set of 13 picture books by Laura Driscoll, published between 2000 and 2024. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages.

I Want to Be a Police Officer
I Want to Be a Zookeeper
I Want to Be a Doctor
I Want to Be a Police Officer
I Want to Be a Veterinarian
I Want to Be a Pilot
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

I Want to Be a Police Officer
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$399
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000

I Want to Be a Police Officer

By Dan Liebman

Discover the vital roles police officers play in keeping communities safe.

24 pages· 278 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
Paperback
Summary: Explore the world of police officers and other essential workers through vibrant images and simple captions. This series invites young readers to delve into the daily lives of those who keep our communities safe and thriving. What challenges do they face, and how do they overcome them? Perfect for sparking curiosity and discussions, these books offer a glimpse into the dedication and impact of various professions. Will these stories inspire the next generation of community leaders?
The complete set

I Want to Be Series

13 books · Published 2000–2024

I Want to Be a Doctor
Series
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$574

I Want to Be a Doctor

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young boy visits the hospital with his family after his brother gets hurt.

I Want to Be a Pilot
Series
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$574

I Want to Be a Pilot

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Explore the world of pilots and discover the skies they conquer.

I Want to Be a Teacher
Series
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$574

I Want to Be a Teacher

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

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

I Want to Be an Artist
Series
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$574

I Want to Be an Artist

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Explore the world of art careers with a young dreamer and their grandparent.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the I Want to Be series?

There are 13 books in the I Want to Be series. It began with I Want to Be a Police Officer in 2000, and the newest book, I Want to Be an Artist, was published in 2024.

What ages are the I Want to Be books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring I Want to Be to life.

01

Dan Liebman

Author
DL
02

Laura Driscoll

Author
LD
03

Catalina Echeverri

Illustrator
CE
04

Becky Davies

Author
BD
05

Richard Merritt

Illustrator
RM

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