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What Will I Be?

By Frances Stickley
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What Will I Be? by Frances Stickley is a delightful children's book that explores the boundless possibilities for the future. Through engaging illustrations and playful rhymes, it encourages young readers to dream big and believe in their potential, emphasising that their future can be anything they aspire to be.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love exploring the boundless world of imagination and possibility. It's perfect for young readers who are curious and dream about future adventures and discovering their potential. This charming story, filled with vibrant illustrations, inspires creativity and encourages kids to dream big about the limitless opportunities their future holds.

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Even though you might be small, if you just believe, you could be anything at all! What do you want to be when you grow up? A pirate or a dinosaur hunter, an engineer or a doctor? Through dressing up and imaginary play, there’s nothing these four best friends can’t be.

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What Will I Be? by Frances Stickley is praised for its joyful celebration of children's imagination and potential. The book is noted for its playful yet accurate depiction of young children, bringing smiles and happiness to readers of any age.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839130250

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lucy Fleming
  • Illustrated by Lucy Fleming

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Frances Stickley

About the Author

Frances Stickley (Author) Frances is a primary school teacher who first realised her love for writing with the poem, 'My Dad's Milkfloat', when she was six. She is an award-winning academic, a trained children's literacy specialist, and winner of the Bloomsbury and National Literacy Trust short story prize 2017. She lives with her family and a big-eared dog in Derbyshire. And when she is not writing, you'll find her in the forest pretending to be a dragon with her daughters. Lucy Fleming (Illustrator) Lucy Fleming has been an avid doodler and book-worm since early childhood. She never quite grew out of having her head up in the clouds, daydreaming. She now lives and works in a small town in England.

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