What will i be from A to Z

Every once in awhile i come across something that actually makes my heart skip a beat. This happened recently when i was at my local thriftshop and saw this vintage (1973) kids book called "What will i be from A to Z" by Donald L. Gelb.

From the first page of the book:
This little book is made for me.
It's fun to read as I will see,
For all the pages are in rhymes
And reading them makes happy times.
I'll turn the pages one by one
And join in all the choosing fun.
I'll follow on from A to Z
And help decide what i will be.
A Doctor, Milkman, Teacher, Nurse,
Are here with others all in verse.
Befor i Choose, it's wise to know
That wishing doesn't make it so.
I'll do my work and get my rest,
And eat the foods that are the best
For me, my sisters and my brothers.
Then i'll grow up and do for others
The work i choose to make life better.
What will i be? I choose the letter

I love how the book shows endless possibilities of what you can become.
And i Love Love the illustrations! I'm thinking that if, one day, i might have a little baby, i would frame some of these illustrations. Dream big, you can become anything you want to be!
Labels: vintage childrens books




4 Comments:
The drawings are really good! Very nice and sweet!
oh wow this is pure gold! good find.
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Stupendously done!! love it - kiss kiss!
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