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

Sam the Chef is my favorite out of this series -- I think it's the food! The teeny tiny carrots, tomatoes and eggs are delightful to look at, the miniature pots, pans, and other kitchen accessories are adorable, and Chef Sam and his staff of helpers are busily scurrying around preparing a feast. The book definitely captures the pressures of the restaurant business, as well as the humor and excitement in pulling off a successful meal. The last page in the book is a list of "Chef Words" -- words like dicing. sorbet, risotto, broth, etc.

The main attraction of Frank the Farmer is the animals --dogs, chickens, donkeys, goats, cows, sheep, dogs, birds, horses, cats, mice. You'll get to look at all the aspects of Hillfield Farm and see the day to day operations. One of the children visiting the farm wanders off and everyone joins in the search till they locate her enjoying the new baby chicks. The book wraps up with a section of "Farm Words" and definitions, and a farm quiz. Very fun!

Usborne also has a wonderful book called Things People Do, which covers a broad range of careers. It's every bit as fun as this series, and has loads of humor in it.

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