
Reach for this book when your child is beginning to ask big questions about the future or feels pressured to decide what they are good at. This gentle story follows Emory as they explore various roles and identities through the lens of pure imagination. It is a perfect choice for parents who want to foster a sense of internal security and creative freedom during the transition from toddlerhood to the big kid years. By highlighting that Emory can be anything from an artist to an explorer, the book reinforces that a child's identity is a beautiful, evolving journey rather than a fixed destination. It is particularly effective for ages 2 to 6, providing a comforting space to discuss dreams and aspirations without the weight of adult expectations.
The book is entirely secular and safe. It touches on identity in a metaphorical way, suggesting that who we are is tied to our passions and our capacity for wonder. The resolution is hopeful and open-ended.
A preschooler who spends hours in a costume chest or a child who has started expressing worry about not being the best at a specific activity. It is for the child who needs to know that being themselves is the most important job they have.





















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Sign in to write a reviewThis book can be read cold. It is designed for interactive reading, so parents should be prepared to pause and ask what the child is imagining on each page. A parent might reach for this after hearing their child say, I am not an artist because I cannot draw a circle, or I do not know what I want to be when I grow up.
For a 2-year-old, this is a book of vibrant nouns and actions. For a 5 or 6-year-old, it becomes a mirror for their own developing ambitions and a tool for social-emotional grounding.
Unlike many career books that focus on labor or specific tasks, this book focuses on the emotional essence of being. It treats imagination as a valid form of identity rather than just a phase of play.
The story is a rhythmic, conceptual exploration of potential. Emory imagines themselves in various roles: an artist, an athlete, a scientist, and more. It focuses on the internal feeling of each role rather than the technical requirements, emphasizing that Emory is already everything they imagine themselves to be.
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