# What Will You Be? - Hardcover

by **Yamile Saied Méndez** (Author), **Kip Alizadeh** (Illustrator)

**From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of _Where Are You From?_, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question: What will you be when you grow up?**

"Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela's guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones." --_Kirkus_ (starred review)

"Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars." --_School Library Journal_

What will you be when you grow up?

A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela's loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless.

Yamile Saied Méndez's powerful, lyrical text and Kip Alizadeh's colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community.

**A Spanish-language edition, _Qué Serás?,_ is also available.**

**A Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year****A Banks Street Best Children's Books of the Year****A Wisconsin State Reading Association's 2022 Picture This Recommendation List**

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 8.6 x 10.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** May 04, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** What Will You Be?

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 3.3

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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