Fifo: When I Grow Up

by Hayley Rose

This Children's book is about Fifo, a brown bear from Denali National Park. He is six years old, and in the first grade. Today is the first day of school, and Fifo is a bit scared. Mama comforts him with his favorite breakfast, and they talk about what he wants to be when he grows up. By the end of breakfast, Fifo has’s been a doctor, a fireman, a pilot, a policeman, a teacher and even the president. Now he i’s ready for anything, even the first day of school.

38 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2002

About the author

Hayley has been entertaining and educating children across the country since 2002.

Her range of educational, interactive concept books have earned over 50 national and international book awards and cover subjects ranging from manners and kindness, to math and geography, to music and emotions. School presentations include curriculum for teachers grades K-4th. Over the years Hayley has been invited to speak at book stores including Barnes and Noble, Borders and Bookmans, and for the last few years Hayley has been a featured author at the Children’s Learning and Play Festival which garners crowds of 10,000 and up.

Hayley was recently interviewed on the Author Learning Center alongside authors Stan Lee and R.L. Stine, and she had the honor of presenting keynote presentations for the Readers Favorite International Book Awards and the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Conference among others.

Hayley is an active member The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers and the Florida Authors and Publishers Association.

Reviews

[Shari Broyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who worked in education for almost twenty-five years, with children of all ages from preschool to high school, I can honestly say that Fifo--"When I Grow Up" is an adorable, very young child friendly book. Preschoolers and kindergarteners will love it. It has elements of rhyme that are always helpful learning tools for the little ones, it's simply written but conveys its message well--that children shouldn't be afraid to be anything they want, including students--and the pictures are terrific, but not terrifying. I also think adults reading it to children will enjoy it, too. Shari Broyer

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

We received Fifo: When I Grow Up via first-reads.

Myself and my two girl's ages 3 and 6 really enjoyed this book. We often talk about what they want to be when they grow up and this was such a great story to encourage that conversation. Such great timing to read this as my 6 year old is getting ready to start the First Grade just like Fifo.

A great family read, I highly recommend it!

[Daddy Bookins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember being asked this question when I was a child. How it changed each and every year. Fifo asks us the same question and affirms to children to aspire to be whatever they so choose. It would be the perfect book to read to your Kinder!

[Alaina Maxam · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good childrens book