When I Grow Up

Reach for this book when your child starts feeling pressure to fit into a mold or when they are showing an exuberant, scatterbrained creative energy that needs validation. It is the perfect antidote to the standard 'what do you want to be' question, replacing sensible answers with wild, imaginative possibilities. Eight year old Billy takes center stage during show and tell to describe a future where he might be a snail trainer, a gorilla masseuse, or a professional smell tester. Through Al Yankovic's signature rhythmic wit and zany vocabulary, the story celebrates the idea that children do not have to choose just one path. It is a joyful, high energy read that encourages kids to embrace their unique weirdness and maintain their sense of wonder as they grow.