Series: Jobs People Do Series.
Subject Areas: Career Choices.
Ages: 2 3 4 5 6 7.
Type: Picture Books

Kids love to think and talk about "what I want to be when I grow up." The beautiful picture books in the Jobs People Do Series will help them learn about the lives of professionals, along with captivating characters and humorous story lines. Look Inside a Book from this Series.

The characters in these six titles are adorable clay models by Jo Litchfield which show up in a number of Usborne series. The people and their belongings are so fun and so cute that you'll want to examine the details as much as children do. One thing I love about Ms. Litchfield's art is the portrayal of children and adults from various ethnic groups. I've had my kids try to make models like these from clay, and it's very entertaining. All the titles (except one) end with a full page of vocabulary words; the doctor title also has tips for staying healthy.

Daisy the Doctor has a very full day at the medical center where she works. You're introduced to her receptionist (who is confined to a wheelchair), the nurse (who is male) and another doctor who practices medicine with her. I appreciate the correct terminology used throughout, which helps kids understand the vocabulary in context-- words like otoscope, prescription, infection, antibiotics, and more. The reader observes some of the treatments and exams Doctor Daisy and the nurse give their patients, and the book captures the busyness that is typical in most physicians' offices.

Tomorrow I'll give details on some of the other books in this series.
If you like, you can purchase a full set of these titles in a special library binding!

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Of Interest To: Librarians and Media Specialists, Parents, Teachers