Storytime: When I Grow Up...

by Gill McLean

Fergus is only a little pup, but what should he be when he grows up? His friends all have different ideas and it seems there's a lot more to being a dog than he first thought! Who will help him decide what to be?

Genres: Picture Books

24 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2015

Reviews

[LAWonder10 · Rating 4 out of 5]

MY REVIEW:
This is a delightful picture book for ages of 2 to 7 years. I can only assume the attractive water color illustrations were done by author as well as it was not stated.As so often asked by small children, Fergus wanted to discover who he might become in his adulthood.
The problem is, the very cute story doesn't answer who but only characteristics of what he should implement. Although all these things could be in answer to his question, it was very unclear.The best question, perhaps, would be... "What Should I Be Like When I Grow Up?"
Still, this is a quality hardback book which would enhance any Library's children's book collection.

[Kristin Katsuye · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bought for cousin’s baby shower Dec 2024. Found at a used book store in new condition. No writing & pages not even bent in from reading. I read after I bought & it’s pretty cute. Fast story. It even has some bonus questions to go over with children to see what they remember in the story & other knowledge they’ve acquired previously to reading. A pretty basic story. I’ll admit the ending was a bit anticlimactic. Thought it would have a greater message, but it’s something of a good start to build character & show love to a baby or young child.

[Jo Oehrlein · Rating 3 out of 5]

About the character traits you want/need when you grow up, more than what job you will hold.

The puppy meets a bunch of different dogs and each contributes a trait. Then, the puppy says the whole list up to that point.

Good for memory and for talking about the KIND of person we want to be.

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was cute! A puppy asks his friends ad family and other animals what he should be when he grows up and gets lots of suggestions! Cute illustrations!

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love how each dog shares some quality dogs should have when they grow up. It's a great book to open a discussion on what qualities we want to have when we grow up.

[Allie Reitzell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gives examples of things now should be when he/she is grown. The puppy feels overwhelmed by all the things he must be.

[Andréa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was adorable. It will be perfect for story time! I especially liked the comprehension questions at the end.