Career Day - by Anne Rockwell

About the Book

Each child in Mrs. Madoff's class brings a visitor who tells the group about his or her job. The diverse group of students have an equally varied guest list, including a bassist, a construction worker, a veterinarian, and a children's book illustrator. Color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

A picture book classic from mom-and-daughter creators Anne and Lizzy Rockwell--helping kids begin to explore careers.

On Career Day the children in Mrs. Madoff's class take turns introducing special visitors. Every visitor has something interesting to share, and together the class learns all about the different work people do, from writing books, to working in construction to being a veterinarian.

In the fourth Mrs. Madoff book, Anne and Lizzy Rockwell revisit Mrs. Madoff's class as they help young readers explore the question "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

From the Back Cover

Michiko's mother writes books. Jessica's mother is a veterinarian. Pablo's father is a construction worker. What kinds of work do people you know do?

On Career Day the children in Mrs. Madoff's class take turns introducing special visitors. Every visitor has something interesting to share, and together the class learns all about the different work people do.

In the fourth Mrs. Madoff book, Anne and Lizzy Rockwell revisit Mrs. Madoff's class as they help young readers explore the question "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

Review Quotes

"Useful for units on careers and community helpers."--"School Library Journal," July 14, 2000"Clearly laid out and cheerfully presented, this picture book strikes just the right tone for its intended audience."--ALA "Booklist," May 1, 2000"A sparkling, family-centered, no-threat introduction to considerations of what might be fun for little ones to do when they grow up."--"Kirkus Reviews," May 15, 2000

"Mrs. Madoff's classroom is a charmed place...."

-- Kirkus Reviews