Synopses & Reviews
The New York Times best-selling novelist Kristina McMorris makes her picture book debut with the winning story of a girl tackling the all-important question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
Ellie Mae loves everything about school, except when her teacher asks the big question. "What do you want to be when you grow up? Tomorrow, come dressed as what you've chosen."
Ellie Mae is overflowing with ideas. She could be a chef, but that doesn't seem very exciting. What if she became the first 'astronaut-chef' and cooked in outer space? Or she could be a 'ballerina-painter' and create beautiful art as she dances across the stage.
In the end, Ellie Mae arrives at school dressed as the one and only astronaut-chef, candy-farmer, pirate-dentist, zookeeper-teacher, ballerina-painter in the world!
Review
"Funny and imaginative Ellie Mae teaches readers to dream big and believe they can become anything. Ellie Mae is spontaneous and quirky, with lots of emotions and creativity, brought to life by vivid, candy-colored illustrations. Fun and silly — but sure to inspire kids to dream big." Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Kristina McMorris is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Sold On a Monday. Her novels have garnered more than twenty national literary awards. She lives with her husband and two sons in Oregon.
Amanda Yoshida attended Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Los Angeles and went on to work for several years as a 3D artist and graphic designer. She lives with her family in Portland, Oregon.