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What Do Grown-ups Do All Day?
Featuring more than one hundred jobs, this book gives children a fascinating insight into what grown-ups do all day. Explore fifteen busy scenes set in diverse work places, then turn the page to find out what each person's job entails. Packed with detailed scenes and information, this is a sure-fire instant classic.
64 pages, Hardcover
Published May 3, 2016
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May 18, 2017
A feast for the eyes! Grown-ups take an appalling lack of naps! They must be very cranky. -M
June 3, 2016
When I saw this book I knew I just had to have it, I saw excerpts/sneak peeks of it on Twitter and fell in love with the book. It finally came in 3 days ago, and yesterday I had a chance to read it.
This is a really fun, terrific book. Separated in various workplaces, from hospitals to theatres, you will see 8 people in each workplace and learn about their job, what the name of their job is, and also a short description of it. I really loved this, though at times I thought it was a bit too generalizing. I can imagine that they had to do it because otherwise the book would become too big but still I wished they had done it a bit differently.
I also loved the giant pictures before the job descriptions. You could see all the people at work and see what they were doing. I loved searching for the people and what they were doing, it really gives something extra to the book, instead of just a book about jobs, it is also a bit of a search puzzle.
There was however one thing that confused me, one thing that stood out and was weird. This book is about jobs, about workplaces, about what grown-ups do at such places. However, there were a few people who didn't do a job, unless these days those are jobs (in that case, I am all up for those). Things like a woman who is a shopper (just doing groceries), or a lady from the audience (in the theatre). Those are not jobs, and I think it is just odd that the author decided to add those. I can imagine it might be fun to add them and show that there is more to the workplaces than just work, but then don't promote the book as a book for kids to find out what they want to become later. Don't promote the book as being all about workplaces and jobs then.
The art was pretty awesome, though I (and this is not racist) wish they would have used a bit of a lighter colour for the people who were dark-coloured. Saying this as a style thing, I loved seeing the faces (since they had some nice expressions) of the characters, and the black and brown colours just ate each other and made it hard to see the character. It just became a bit of a blob, and that is a shame. I was delighted to see that they were doing characters in all colours (and shapes and also not letting gender determine the job), but I think this one should have been thought out more.
Other than that I can only have high praise for the art. Especially the big pictures before the jobs, those were just a delight. I loved the details, the colours, and the way the art was done.
All in all this was a terrific book and I am sure that kids will love this one a lot. It might confuse them, since not all characters do a job, but I am sure parents (or teachers) can explain. :) I would recommend this book to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
This is a really fun, terrific book. Separated in various workplaces, from hospitals to theatres, you will see 8 people in each workplace and learn about their job, what the name of their job is, and also a short description of it. I really loved this, though at times I thought it was a bit too generalizing. I can imagine that they had to do it because otherwise the book would become too big but still I wished they had done it a bit differently.
I also loved the giant pictures before the job descriptions. You could see all the people at work and see what they were doing. I loved searching for the people and what they were doing, it really gives something extra to the book, instead of just a book about jobs, it is also a bit of a search puzzle.
There was however one thing that confused me, one thing that stood out and was weird. This book is about jobs, about workplaces, about what grown-ups do at such places. However, there were a few people who didn't do a job, unless these days those are jobs (in that case, I am all up for those). Things like a woman who is a shopper (just doing groceries), or a lady from the audience (in the theatre). Those are not jobs, and I think it is just odd that the author decided to add those. I can imagine it might be fun to add them and show that there is more to the workplaces than just work, but then don't promote the book as a book for kids to find out what they want to become later. Don't promote the book as being all about workplaces and jobs then.
The art was pretty awesome, though I (and this is not racist) wish they would have used a bit of a lighter colour for the people who were dark-coloured. Saying this as a style thing, I loved seeing the faces (since they had some nice expressions) of the characters, and the black and brown colours just ate each other and made it hard to see the character. It just became a bit of a blob, and that is a shame. I was delighted to see that they were doing characters in all colours (and shapes and also not letting gender determine the job), but I think this one should have been thought out more.
Other than that I can only have high praise for the art. Especially the big pictures before the jobs, those were just a delight. I loved the details, the colours, and the way the art was done.
All in all this was a terrific book and I am sure that kids will love this one a lot. It might confuse them, since not all characters do a job, but I am sure parents (or teachers) can explain. :) I would recommend this book to everyone.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
June 1, 2016
Help children understand some of the obligations of grown-ups with this informatively, entertaining book of illustrations. Not only does it show many vocations, but centers on fourteen main areas of employment and the various occupations therein. It gives a brief description of each occupation, plus his/her primary duties. Through word and picture, very young children are encouraged to gain an education and develop various talents while doing so.
The illustrations are somewhat expressionist, yet simple and colorful, created by author/artist Virginie Morgand. The Book Title and Cover well defines the story's content.
This is a great book for parents, teachers and for Children's Summer Reading Programs. The last two of sixty three pages contains an extensive Index.
*This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review, of which I have given.
For the chance to receive your own hardboun
The illustrations are somewhat expressionist, yet simple and colorful, created by author/artist Virginie Morgand. The Book Title and Cover well defines the story's content.
This is a great book for parents, teachers and for Children's Summer Reading Programs. The last two of sixty three pages contains an extensive Index.
*This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review, of which I have given.
For the chance to receive your own hardboun
September 17, 2016
I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway. I'm trying to get through all of the books I've won:) I'm making progress.
My son and I went through 2 scenarios a night until we were done. He's 7 and a pretty good reader for his age. There were some words that challenged him, which I liked and words that he sounded out, which made me proud as well. He got to read about what his daddy does on a construction site. So, that was neat! I think this book was very informative and gave information on a lot of careers I wouldn't have thought to describe.
My son and I went through 2 scenarios a night until we were done. He's 7 and a pretty good reader for his age. There were some words that challenged him, which I liked and words that he sounded out, which made me proud as well. He got to read about what his daddy does on a construction site. So, that was neat! I think this book was very informative and gave information on a lot of careers I wouldn't have thought to describe.
June 4, 2019
This is an engaging picture book for young children that explores the question of what are grown ups doing all day when they leave the house and aren’t at home. It shows and explains many different occupations ranging from dentist to mechanic. My 4 year old enjoys this book and asks many questions while we are reading it. On every other two page spread there is a workplace such as a hospital with grown ups engaged in various work. The readers can guess what the occupations are based on what they see. The next two page spread identifies each of the adults and tells about their profession. This book is a long one to read to a young child in one sitting due to the about of conversation it is sure to produce, but children will be likely to pull this one from the shelves again and again.
November 21, 2017
This book is so informational! I love the artwork (it has lovely colors that make it pop) and it shows over a hundred jobs and what they involve. This book would be great for explaining what their parents do or for deciding what to do themselves some day. I like that it has a diverse group of characters and that it goes beyond the traditional "fireman, policeman" blah, blah, blah. I would get this book for any inquisitive mind.
Grade: K-4
Genre: Informational
Grade: K-4
Genre: Informational
June 24, 2022
What Do Grown-ups Do All Day? is aimed at a younger audience than the rest of the career books I've assembled for Occupational Ed for next year and gives only the briefest of information about each job that it touches on, but I like the way it's structured and it'll be a good one to use as a jumping off point with my younger students.
August 25, 2019
A great overview of people who work in schools, theaters, farms, and many other places children might go and see adults working. Diversity of gender and race. Colorful, interesting images. An educational little book.
April 29, 2022
Ένα υπέροχο βιβλίο με εικονογράφηση εύστοχη κ κατανοητή. Κυκλοφόρησε από τις εκδόσεις Πατάκη το 2017. Χρησιμοποίησα το βιβλίο στο πλαίσιο του Εργαστηρίου Δεξιοτήτων για τη Γνωριμία με τα Επαγγέλματα. Ήταν πολύ βοηθητικό κ κατατοπιστικό.
May 29, 2017
I learned a lot.
July 24, 2017
An introductory of different grown up jobs at best. Includes professions kids might already be familiar with. Decent art.
October 12, 2017
Simple explanation about hundred of jobs so it can help children imagine what they want to be when they grow up.
December 11, 2017
Around fifty different occupations are described in short sentences. Digitally illustrated. Lovely.
January 25, 2020
Turns out they do a lot of stuff
November 18, 2021
Visually interesting and filled with so much information.
May 25, 2016
I received this book free through Goodreads giveaways.
I really enjoyed this book and I think its perfect for all children. I love the illustrations they are so simple and old-timey. I love how they aren't trying to be super hip/modern. This book reminds me of the Richard Scary books I had as a kid. It shows a picture of a job and a couple sentences explaining what the person does. What I love most about this book is the diversity. The illustrations show people of different races and genders in all types of jobs and does not limit jobs to being race or gender specific. Ex. The Engineer looks to be a hispanic woman.
I know I immediately looked up teacher and police officer (my husband and mine jobs) and I know children would love to learn about their parents jobs!
I really enjoyed this book and I think its perfect for all children. I love the illustrations they are so simple and old-timey. I love how they aren't trying to be super hip/modern. This book reminds me of the Richard Scary books I had as a kid. It shows a picture of a job and a couple sentences explaining what the person does. What I love most about this book is the diversity. The illustrations show people of different races and genders in all types of jobs and does not limit jobs to being race or gender specific. Ex. The Engineer looks to be a hispanic woman.
I know I immediately looked up teacher and police officer (my husband and mine jobs) and I know children would love to learn about their parents jobs!
August 2, 2016
I am so torn about this book! I loved it, first of all. The illustrations are simple and it definitely describes to students about different types of careers and the skills needed for each. I am definitely keeping this book for my daughter, but I am not sure about how it could be used for social studies. I have issues with this type of thing being social studies content, but I may have to reconcile this. I do think this would be a great addition to any lower elementary classroom.
January 8, 2017
It's about grown-ups doing jobs. When you read it, you can pick what job you want to have.
May 12, 2016
Kindergarten unit: careers
May 29, 2019
Loved this book! It was full of lots of cool jobs and included a wide variety of people in each of the professions included.
This would be great to have in a personal library for kids.
Highly recommend.
This would be great to have in a personal library for kids.
Highly recommend.
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