When I Grow Up

I read this with my seven year old daughter together -- she read one page and I read the other. Even though the rhyming pattern is Seussian, many of the word choices were way above her reading level. I only corrected her once or twice, and am fortunate to have made it through "master debater" withou......more

Simply adorable Cute little book about a boy who waits for his turn to present his show and tell to his classmates and his teacher. He tells them what he wants to be when he grows up. Very cute. And I love that it is Al Yankovic who wrote it.......more

You know those books that seem like they're trying too hard to be poetic? To be funny? To be insightful? Yeah.......more

In this fanciful children's book, the protagonist explores a variety of options for adult occupations, ranging from outre chef to gorilla masseuse. The playful verse by Al Yankovic (better known as music parody king Weird Al) is accompanied by colorful pen and watercolor illustrations by Wes Hargis.......more

Everything I hoped Jerry Seinfeld's Halloween would be, Al Yankovic's When I Grow Up turned out to be. Billy is in the fourth grade and can't wait for the upcoming show and tell day when he can talk about all the things he'd like to be when he grows up. His dreams aren't just limited to the typical p......more