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When I Grow Up Hardcover – Picture Book, March 27, 2018

by Tim Minchin (Author), Steve Antony (Illustrator)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
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GREAT GRADUATION GIFT!Tim Minchin's Tony Award-winning lyrics from Matilda the Musical are paired with new artwork from bestselling illustrator Steve Antony.

When I grow up,I will be tall enoughto reach the branches that I need to reachto climb the treesyou get to climb when you're grown up. A group of children imagines all of the things that they will be able to do once they grow up, and they plan to do anything and everything. They hope to solve problems, play in the sun all day long, be brave, and even eat ice cream all day. The combination of Tim Minchin's Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical lyrics and Steve Antony's joyful artwork is sure to inspire readers of all ages to explore the endless possibilities that the future could have in store.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 5 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  5. Lexile measure
    AD490L
  6. Dimensions
    11.5 x 0.75 x 11.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Scholastic Inc.
  8. Publication date
    March 27, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    133823384X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1338233841
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Praise for Please, Mr. Panda, written and illustrated by Steve Antony:"Smart design decisions by Antony... distinguish his visual storytelling. The warm gray backdrop and parade of black and white animals (a skunk, an ostrich, an orca) make the candy-colored doughnuts look all the more tantalizing. Novel perspectives... provide freshness, too." -- Publishers Weekly"Tiny young listeners may be so pleased -- and relieved -- to see the dazzling treats given away that they won't notice how deftly they've been given a manners lesson. Households with toddlers may find a new family catchphrase as Mr. Panda demonstrates one approach to eliciting those elusive 'magic words.' Simple yet funny enough for multiple readings." -- Kirkus Reviews"Though this is a book with a clear message, the humor and attractive design give it a bit of an edge and keep it out of the realm of the heavy-handed, 'Let's learn a lesson' titles. A fun storytime selection and a solid option for parents or teachers looking for a creative way to emphasize the importance of saying, 'Please' and 'Thank you.'" -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Steve Antony is the popular author and illustrator of Please, Mr. Panda (S'il vous plaît, M. Panda​); I'll Wait, Mr. Panda (C'est prêt, M. Panda?); Thank You, Mr. Panda (Merci, M. Panda); The Queen's Hat; Green Lizards vs. Red Rectangles; and Betty Goes Bananas. The Queen's Hat was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal in the UK. Steve lives in Swindon, England.
Tim Minchin is a Tony Award-winning musician, comedian, actor, and writer. In 2009, he was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company to write the music and lyrics for a stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda. Matilda the Musical has won over 50 international awards, including seven Olivier Awards and five Tony Awards. Other works include Dark Side, Tim Minchin and the Orchestra, and Groundhog Day. He lives in Los Angeles and can be found online at www.timminchin.com.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Inc.; Illustrated edition (March 27, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 133823384X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338233841
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD490L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.5 x 0.75 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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I haven't read this, as I had Amazon deliver it to my nephew on the opposite coast. I can give it 5 stars, however, based on their Facebook post thanking me for "awesome story times." My nephew's smile is the best review, ever.
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feather
5.0 out of 5 stars Very sweet book for young and older children!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020
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Very sweet and cute book! The parents of our senior class bought this for our children who are graduating when they ran out at our book fair. We are going to have guests at our graduation party sign them with well wishes.
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ellen sf
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018
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Charming adaption of a song of the same name from the musical Matilda to a children’s book. If you haven’t heard the song, it is very funny! In fact, the entire musical is hilarious- download it.
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JLES
5.0 out of 5 stars You have to "sing read" this book to your littles!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2018
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I love the musical and the book! I tend to sing this to my daughters as I read it to them. They like it because it talks about eating sweets and staying up late everyday. I love it when they get a little scared when I sing about the monsters under their beds as it gives me an extra reason to squeeze and reassure them. It won't be that much longer I get to do this!

It's a fun book and if you don't know the play look it up! It will give you a little more insight into what exactly you're reading. It's basically the song set to pictures done with a child like imagination. They are muted but like what I would think children would see a dream is, and there are all kinds of things are going on. There is no shortage of extra things to talk about while reading! This is quickly becoming a favorite right next to Betty Bunny. I guess they like stories about children that do naughty things.
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B. McCarthy
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet book
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2018
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I liked When I Grow Up. This is a cute children’s book. The pictures are very sweet. It was good to read at bedtime. My kids enjoyed it.

I thought it was well written. It is very nice to read to kids and this was a great book to read with. I enjoyed it a lot, and so did I. The pictures added to it. I would recommend it.
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Debbie Kilbourn
2.0 out of 5 stars Flimsy Paperback
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2023
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I purchased this specifically because it is the lyrics to the song featured in Broadway's Matilda. The book and illustrations are cute, but this particular paperback edition is flimsy and lightweight. The paperback version with the red cover is much more substantial (larger in size and thicker cover). For the price I paid, I couldn't justify the cost, so I returned it. It seems to have dropped significantly in price (about 40%) after I purchased it, however I would still highly recommend the red cover version over this one.
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MaryMaryDallasMary
5.0 out of 5 stars Minchin no longer lives in Los Angeles
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020
Tim, his wife, and two children moved from L.A. to Sydney, Australia several years ago.
He then co-wrote and starred in a TV dramedy series, Upright, which is finally available fir U.S. viewing on Sundance Now. Releasing his first studio album on vinyl, CD, and Amazon streaming Nov 30, 2020. Available for Pre-order on Amazon.
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4.0 out of 5 stars When I Grow Up
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019
Every child has made the statement, "When I grow up, I am going to…"

I can remember all the time when I would say things like, when I grow up I am going to eat all the chocolate I want before bedtime.

When I grow up, I am going to sleep in as late as I want.

When I grow up, I am never going to force my kids to go to an antique store after antique store.

When I grow up, I will buy as many books that I want.

Every child has their expectations about what life will be like when he or she grows up. Usually, those expectations are completely off-track on what being a grown-up really entails. But it doesn't stop any child for wishing for the freedom that they get to have when they are grown up. 

Tim Minchin's book, When I Grow Up, focuses entirely on this concept.

In his book, the children are making statements on everything that they are going to do when they are grown-up. Naturally, just like we were all way off-track on our ideas of what it is like to be a real grown-up. The children in Tim Minchin's book are also way off-track.  

None-the-less, the book is endearing and so cute. Every page is charismatic in both the children's ideas on what it is like to be a grown up and the illustrations that are paired with each page. The illustrator, Steve Antony just nailed the child-like ideals on each page of the text. 
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Jacob Hantla
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Illustrations and Fun Lyrics
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018
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I'm unfamiliar with the song from which this book is drawn; it might be more enjoyable if I knew the song in advance. Nevertheless, it is a cute book with really nice pictures illustrating the lyrics from the page.

As many have said, this isn't a story, but it doesn't have to be. It is the thoughts children dreaming about what growing up will be like and all the things they'll be able to do. The lyrics are fun and generate great conversation with my kids as we read. This won't ever be a classic book; it's not one that they want to go back to over and over again, but especially if you know the song, it is a good gift book or fun conversation starter for kids thinking about

My 4 and 6-year-old liked the book. My 10-year-old is bored with it.
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1.0 out of 5 stars No lo compren
Reviewed in Mexico on April 12, 2020
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Peor libro ever.

No tiene mensaje positivo, ni nada q aprender.

Es simplemente el peor libro para niños. Es de todo lo q no deben hacer, como comee candy todo el dia o saltar en cama.

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