I Want to Be a Doctor

For the child who says, I want to be a doctor when I grow up And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a doctor.

Doctors help sick and hurt people feel better. When little brother Jack hurts his foot, the family gets to meet all kinds of doctors.

With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the doctors who heal broken bones, help fix teeth, and even work in laboratories

I Want to Be a Doctor is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

Author: Laura Driscoll
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 03/13/2018
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.10lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.60w x 0.10d
ISBN: 9780062432407

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 196580 / I Want to Be a Doctor

About the Author
Driscoll, Laura: -

Laura Driscoll is the author of numerous first chapter and beginning reader books, including We Are Twins and The Bravest Cat! She lives in central Connecticut with her husband and two children.

Echeverri, Catalina: -

Catalina Echeverri has been making doodles on paper ever since she can remember. Although originally from Bogotá Colombia, Catalina spent time in Italy, studying graphic design and eating pizza and ice cream every day that she could. When she'd eaten it all, she moved to Cambridge to study children's book illustration. Catalina lives and works out of her home in London, and in her spare time enjoys making upcycling projects with her little daughters.