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So You Want To Be A Professional Athlete
So You Want To Be A Professional Athlete, by Linda Soules, is a smart and encouraging nonfiction guide for kids who dream about playing sports at the highest level. Instead of focusing only on fame, trophies, and big game moments, this book shows what being a professional athlete really looks like behind the scenes. Soules makes it clear that talent matters, but it is only the beginning. The real work comes through practice, discipline, training, recovery, and learning how to handle pressure.
One of the best parts of this children’s book is how honest it is without being discouraging. Young readers learn about strength training, nutrition, sleep, film study, mental toughness, and the team of coaches, trainers, nutritionists, and sports psychologists who help athletes perform their best. The book also explains the less glamorous parts of the job, like injuries, early mornings, strict routines, public failure, and the fact that an athletic career does not last forever. That honesty makes the book feel useful, especially for kids who may think professional athletes mostly just show up and play.
The writing is clear, casual, and easy for kids to follow, while still treating them like serious readers. Soules doesn’t talk down to her audience, and she gives enough detail to make the world of elite sports feel real. The colorful illustrations, fun facts, real athlete stories, glossary, and “day in the life” sections help keep the book engaging. Some parts are packed with information, so it may appeal most to curious readers who enjoy learning how things work, but sports-loving kids will find plenty here to keep their attention. I also liked how it mentions that “The mental dimension is as demanding as the physical.” I don’t think many children’s book go into this aspect enough, and I was happy to see this book tackle that side of sports.
So You Want To Be A Professional Athlete is a great choice for young athletes, sports fans, families, teachers, and coaches. It gives kids a realistic look at the hard work behind greatness while still encouraging them to dream big. More than anything, it shows that being “professional” starts long before the crowd cheers your name, it starts with the choices you make when no one is watching.
Pages: 38 | ISBN : 978-1972766200
So You Want To Be A Toy Designer
So You Want To Be A Toy Designer, by Linda Soules, is a fun and eye-opening nonfiction children’s book that gives kids a real look at what it takes to create the toys they love. Rather than treating toy design like a simple dream job where people just sketch cool ideas all day, the book shows how much thought, testing, teamwork, and problem-solving go into every toy before it ever reaches a store shelf. It’s especially great for creative kids who like to draw, build, tinker, or take things apart just to see how they work.
One of the best things about this book is how clearly it explains the connection between imagination and engineering. Readers learn that toy designers don’t just ask, “Would this be fun?” They also have to think about child development, safety, materials, manufacturing, and how kids actually play. The book walks through the full process, from early sketches and prototypes to play testing, redesigning, and safety reviews.
I especially liked the prototyping section because it makes the design process feel real and exciting. The artwork showing how an idea can move from a simple drawing, to a clay model, then a 3D print, and eventually into a finished toy was one of the most interesting parts of the book for me. I like it because it helps readers see that toy design is not just about having a fun idea; it’s about shaping, testing, changing, and improving that idea until it becomes something kids can actually play with.
The layout of the book is kid-friendly, with sections about the best parts of the job, the hardest parts, surprising facts, tools designers use, and even a day-in-the-life look at the profession. The fun facts about famous toys and inventors, and the accidental creation of the Slinky, make the book even more engaging and educational. The illustrations are vibrant and helpful, and the glossary is a nice bonus for readers who are learning toy design terms for the first time.
This is an informative and genuinely inspiring career guide for elementary and middle school readers. It’s honest about the challenges, including the fact that not every toy idea works, but it still makes the field feel exciting and possible. So You Want To Be A Toy Designer would be a great choice for classrooms, libraries, career reports, or any kid who has ever looked at a toy and thought, “I could make something like that.”
Pages: 38 | ISBN : 978-1972766255
Ellie Cat Wants To Know How To Wake Up Happy Everyday
Ellie cat wants to have a happy day. She tries really hard to be happy. She tries and tries and then goes out and does a variety of different activities that make her happy. And they do, and it’s wonderful, and she comes to realize that the only thing between her and happiness is a choice that she has to make every day.
Ellie Cat Wants To Know How To Wake Up Happy Everyday follows an adorable little cat that tries so desperately to be happy. I loved following her on her adorable journey toward happiness. I loved seeing her sit with her cute friends and tell them that they make her happy. It was so lovely.
Embedded in this charming tale is a powerful life lesson for little readers – happiness can be a choice. What if, instead of waiting for joy to find us, we chase after it ourselves? You can choose to have happy thoughts and go and enjoy the things in life that make you happy. That’s the brilliant and inspiring message that this picture book imparts.
Penned by Sam Rice, Ellie Cat Wants To Know How To Wake Up Happy Everyday is more than just a children’s picture book. It’s an endearing narrative with delightful illustrations that not only entertains but also nurtures a can-do spirit in young hearts. It’s a lovingly crafted ode to positivity, resilience, and the age-old wisdom that happiness is, indeed, an inside job.
Pages: 29 | ASIN : B0C12DKNBP
DanSing Pancakes’ Healthy Choices Musical Story
One seemingly ordinary morning, a mom made pancakes for her children when two jumped out of the frying pan and ran out the door! These two pancakes are named Pablo and Priscilla; they are the DanSing Pancakes. So off they ran into the woods to find a place to live and figure out what they were here to do. Through a dream, the two discovered their purpose here in the world. They have been sent to teach children the dangers of drinking and drugs. Now teaching kids to be healthy is hard. So they had to find a way to do so that would get their attention. A new song and dance was the answer, and together Pablo and Priscilla created an engaging tune to teach children to stay away from drugs and alcohol.
DanSing Pancakes’ Healthy Choices Musical Story is a well-written and entertaining children’s book. This fantastic story has been developed by a team of creators, Joe Coleman, Rick Vitacco, Philip B. Auerbach, Aubrey Morgan Foster, Tracy Foster Pyke, Tracy Saunders, and Shayna Small. This is more than just a picture book. There is an audiobook that accompanies this story and a QR code that takes readers to the song on YouTube. As well as there is a pledge sheet for children to sign and additional activities to help foster healthy habits in children. This team of creators has gone above and beyond to create an accessible learning experience for children.
The whimsical artwork will draw in young readers and keep them engaged, whether they are reading the story or listening to it being read in person or the audio version of the story. The rhythmic storytelling makes listening and reading it out loud fun, ensuring that the message is not lost and will want to be heard over and over.
DanSing Pancakes’ Healthy Choices Musical Story is everything an educational and thought-provoking children’s book should be. It has fun characters, music, an entertaining and original storyline, and an important message about making smart choices. This phenomenal story would be an excellent addition to classrooms, after-school centers, libraries, and homes.
Pages: 44 | ASIN : B0B14J7L23
