Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Business, Careers, Occupations

Otter--the irrepressible picture book character from I Am Otter, Otter in Space, and Otter Loves Halloween --tries to find the perfect job for herself and Teddy. Sure to be adored by fans of Llama Llama.

Otter and Teddy want to have jobs, just like Otter Keeper. Otter helps Teddy try many different things: an acrobat, an explorer, a cook. But finding the right job is a lot harder than they thought

Otter: The Best Job Ever is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

When you choose to become an entrepreneur, you are looking to take your life in your own hands. It's the expression of your inner talents and strengths. When children are exposed to habits early on, they are more comfortable with expressing them later in life. This book will give children a positive example of what's possible for them and teach them the value of being an entrepreneur. There are five stories in this book: Rules for Success, Customer Friendly, Make Time for Business, Know Your Role, and Dream Chasers.

In this special edition to the Nola The Nurse, She's On The Go series: Nola remembers the story of Hurricane Katrina as her mother, Dr. Eden NP, told it to her. Nola vividly shares the details of the worst natural disaster to ever hit the United States. Her dolls and other toys are instantly transformed into Nola's account of the storm as she tells the story of how her mother and Dr. Baker, both nurse practitioners, came back to New Orleans to provide care to many storm victims.

An uplifting story for all children who dream of future accomplishments and need encouragement. This is a tale of Annabelle who likes to dream big about what she might accomplish in life. In this book, her parents show her a way to deal with negative people who tell she isn't capable of fulfilling her dreams.

When Evie spends her summer vacation on the family's farm with her grandparents, she discovers much more than she figured she would when the summer began. Grandpa introduces her to the wonder and mystery of the nighttime sky. He shows her how to use his telescope. Like a ship that travels to unknown and distant shores, the telescope has a name: Angelina.

Evie and the Magic Telescope tells the story of Evie's adventures with Angelina. She turns from "Evie the Shy" into "Evie the Hunter and Explorer." When she returns to school in the fall, she has changed. Everyone sees it....

"Wow My Dad's a Consultant" was written for consultants and road warrior businesspeople, and their children. Ella eagerly waits for her Dad to return from his business trip and tell her about his week. She has missed Dad during the week and wonders why he has to travel so much. As he tucks her in that night, Dad tells her stories about how he helps his clients solve business problems. Smart and curious Ella embarks on an armchair adventure around the world, as she quizzes her Dad about the fun things he does, and the fun places he visits. That evening, she learns cool business concepts and...

Every day brings yet another opportunity to DREAM BIG and reinvent yourself. For many, it is tough being a grown-up, particularly in difficult economic times. Explaining work and career choices to children is simply uncharted territory. Rosie's enthusiasm and optimistic voice will help spark multifaceted conversations about the working world with even the smallest audience members.

With the help of her mother and her aunt, Tori realizes that there is more to be had in life than just dressing paper dolls and holding pretend fashion shows. Something magical happens in her aunt's small, cluttered sewing room, and Tori realizes that her life is about to change. She knows if she works hard, her dream can become a reality.

It is my hope that as you read Sew and Sew with your child you will discover the vital role parents play in helping their children discover their gifts, as well as the vital role mentors play in being a support during this process.

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With the help of her mother and her aunt, Tori realizes that there is more to be had in life than just dressing paper dolls and holding pretend fashion shows. Something magical happens in her aunt's small, cluttered sewing room, and Tori realizes that her life is about to change. She knows if she works hard, her dream can become a reality.

It is my hope that as you read Sew and Sew with your child you will discover the vital role parents play in helping their children discover their gifts, as well as the vital role mentors play in being a support during this process.

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Sam the Man wants to earn some money and he's got a cluck-worthy plan in this endearing chapter book that's the first in a new series from Frances O'Roark Dowell.

Sam the Man needs a job. Even his sister gets twenty bucks a pop for mowing people's lawns But seven-year-olds aren't allowed to mow lawns, so Sam decides to ask his next door neighbor if she needs help doing other chores. It turns out she'll pay him a whole dollar each time he can convince her dad, Mr. Stockfish, to join him for a walk. But it turns out that getting Mr. Stockfish to leave the living room isn't easy. AND a...

Kaitlyn was stuck The Science Fair was coming up soon and she not only had no idea what her project was going to be. She also had no idea who was going to be on her team, who was going to organize everything, what they would need to have, make, and do - nothing She was worried and scared she would fail - and she did not want to do that ... So begins a parable of Leadership, Mentorship, Fun, Friendship, Dreams and Victory as Kaitlyn takes her first steps to success not only with her Science Fair project but with her entire life. Come with her as she discovers the secrets to success and guess...

Nola loves being a nurse. And not just any nurse, but a nurse practitioner, just like her mommy. Nola helps all the dolls of her friends stay healthy and safe.

But she's not alone. Nola's trusty friends include the superhero nurse practitioner Bax, the expert midwife Maddi, and the special nurse Charo.

Nola is thrilled when her friends of Indian heritage, Anita and Adar, introduce her to the Holi Festival, or Festival of Colors. Nola and her nurse friends have a blast throwing colored water and powder on each other and eating Indian food.

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Nola loves being a nurse. And not just any nurse, but a nurse practitioner, just like her mommy. Nola helps all the dolls of her friends stay healthy and safe.

But she's not alone. Nola's trusty friends include the superhero nurse practitioner Bax, the expert midwife Maddi, and the special nurse Charo.

Nola is thrilled when her friends of Indian heritage, Anita and Adar, introduce her to the Holi Festival, or Festival of Colors. Nola and her nurse friends have a blast throwing colored water and powder on each other and eating Indian food.

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