About This Book
Reach for this book when your toddler starts asking what people do all day or shows a budding interest in the heavy machinery and busy bustle of the adult world. It serves as a gentle bridge between a child's play and the concept of a 'career,' showing that work is a series of helpful, creative, and exciting tasks. Through Lucy Cousins' iconic bold lines and vibrant colors, Maisy takes on several roles from farming to baking to building. The book focuses on the pride of accomplishment and the satisfaction of helping others. It is an ideal choice for the preschool set because it validates their desire to be 'big helpers' while introducing them to a wide variety of community roles in a non-intimidating way.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and focuses on vocational exploration in a safe, animal-populated world.
Ideal Reader
A three-year-old who loves 'helping' with chores around the house or a toddler who stops every time they see a tractor or a delivery truck on the street. It is perfect for children entering the 'imitative play' stage.
