I Want To Be A Cowboy [Paperback]

Dan Liebman (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: I Want to Be

The I Want to Be... series gives young children a realistic insight into the working day of adults. Easy-to-read captions and color photographs of women and men from different cultures help children understand what's involved in each occupation. Young readers learn to respect the importance of doing a job well and appreciate the contributions these workers make to our life and the world around us.

These books are perfect for reading alone or in group story times. They are certain to spark questions and encourage dialogue and prompt children to learn more about these occupations.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2-These books introduce a limited number of concepts and terms associated with an occupation and are appropriate for beginning readers. The one or two sentences per page are supported by attractive full- and double-page color photographs of men and women at work, whether it be rounding up cows, putting out fires, or navigating a plane. The "I Can Be" series (Children's) is much better in terms of content, organization, and ethnic representation. Other alternatives include Dee Ready's Fire Fighters (Bridgestone, 1997), Susan Kuklin's Fighting Fires (Bradbury, 1993), and Patricia Lauber's Cowboys and Cattle Ranching (Crowell, 1973; o.p.). Not first purchases.
Megan McGuire, Lake View Elementary School, Madison, WI
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Dan Liebman is a magazine writer and the author of many children's books. He is a specialist in plain language for both young and adult readers.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552094324
• ISBN-13: 978-1552094327
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Obsessions > Wild West
  • #31 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Careers
  • #57 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Careers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for your little cowboy, October 2, 2010

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This review is from: I Want To Be A Cowboy (Paperback)

This book has nice photos of children and adults riding horses and working cattle. The book was first published in the late 90s and the photos are from that time period. The text gives a straightforward description of the lives of modern cowboys. Many kids' cowboy books are focused on a romantic view of the Old West, this one is not so if you are hoping for that look for a different title. It also does not contain guns or branding which some readers may miss and others may be glad not to have to explain. My 4 year old enjoys this book a lot and it makes him want to be a cowboy too. It should be fine for toddlers through perhaps kindergarten.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Little Cowboys, March 13, 2009

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Mimi L. "shopper" (California) - See all my reviews

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Wonderful little book, with pictures, for boys who want to be cowboys,
My four year old grandson loved it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I want to be a Cowboy, February 25, 2008

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Harold Charlson (USA) - See all my reviews
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Fun and educational book. Has all the things that a little cowboys wants to know.