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When I Grow Up Books

In order from I Can Be an Artist to I'll Be a Chef.

The When I Grow Up series is a set of 3 picture books by Alex Appleby, published between 2014 and 2016. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 25 pages.

I Can Be an Artist
I Can Be an Astronaut
I'll Be a Chef
I Can Be an Artist
I'll Be a Chef
I Can Be an Artist
I Can Be an Astronaut
I'll Be a Chef
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

I Can Be an Artist
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$915
Book #4 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2014

I Can Be an Artist

Discover how artistic talents can shape a career in the arts.

24 pages· 59 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
Paperback
In reading order

When I Grow Up Series

3 books · Published 2014–2016

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$1049

I'll Be a Chef

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

A boy imagines himself as a master chef while cooking with his dad.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the When I Grow Up series?

There are 3 books in the When I Grow Up series. It began with I Can Be an Astronaut in 2014, and the newest book, I'll Be a Chef, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the When I Grow Up books in?

Start with I Can Be an Artist and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the When I Grow Up books best for?

The series is best for ages 5–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which When I Grow Up book is the longest?

I'll Be a Chef is the longest book in the series at 313 words (24 pages).

Which When I Grow Up book is the shortest?

I Can Be an Artist (Book #4) is the shortest at 59 words (24 pages).

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