I Want to Be a Doctor
I Want to Be... Series
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The 'I Want to Be' series from Firefly Books provides young readers with an engaging introduction to various professions, from doctors to firefighters to builders. The series has been updated to reflect increasing diversity and changing technology, with new editions featuring contemporary uniforms and state-of-the-art equipment. Praised for its usefulness in educational settings and its appeal to young readers, the series has sold over 800,000 copies. With vibrant pictures and simple text, these books are priced at $3.99 for paperback and $14.95 for plastic-laminated hardcover editions.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think a doctor does every day?
Why do you think being a doctor is important?
How do you feel when you visit a doctor?
If you were a doctor, what kind of doctor would you like to be?
What do you think is the most exciting thing about being a doctor?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation after reading the book, ask your child how they felt about the story and the role of the doctor.
Encourage your child to express any fears they might have about visiting the doctor and discuss how doctors help us stay healthy.
Relate the story to any recent visits to a doctor and allow your child to share their experiences and observations.
Use toy medical kits to role-play scenarios from the book with your child, enhancing their understanding and making the discussion interactive.
Praise your child for their curiosity and remind them that learning more about various professions can be exciting and rewarding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and caring
Explanation: The protagonist demonstrates empathy by showing how doctors treat patients with care and compassion.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being empathetic towards friends and family members who are sick or need help.
Example Lesson: Hard work and dedication
Explanation: The book highlights the dedication required to become a doctor, emphasizing the hard work doctors put into their education and daily duties.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to apply themselves diligently in their studies and responsibilities.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The narrative showcases how doctors solve complex medical problems, which can spark interest in science and critical thinking.
Real-World Application: Children can use these problem-solving skills to navigate challenges in schoolwork and in their social interactions.
Example Lesson: Role of teamwork
Explanation: It portrays doctors working with nurses, technicians, and other medical staff, teaching the value of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to appreciate and engage in teamwork in school projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: The importance of helping others
Explanation: The book illustrates how doctors help people by improving their health, which underscores the value of helping others in the community.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to look for ways to assist within their community, fostering a spirit of service and altruism.