Books about Jobs/Careers for Younger Kids

Books all about different types of jobs, careers, occupations, and vocations. For children approximately 0-8 years old

Updated October 24, 2024
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Look, I'm a cook
Paper Book
Bursting with 11 exciting, easy-peasy recipes, little chefs explore and discover the wonderful world of everyday science and food with all their senses. Perfect for ages 3-6, this delightful nonfiction kids cooking book introduces preschool and early elementary school children to...

Primary non-fiction

Look, I'm an engineer
Paper Book
This playful preschool activity book for kids will unleash your child's curiosity and creativity as they play their way through 15 super fun STEM projects. Every project features bright photography and charming illustrations, which support the easy-to-follow instructions. Perfect...

Primary non-fiction

Look, I'm a scientist
Paper Book
An activity book that will help little ones discover everyday science as they play their way through 14 exciting home science experiments! Full of hands-on activities that will tap straight into your child's natural scientific curiosity. The experiments are easy to follow and use...

Primary non-fiction

Optometrists and what they do
Slegers, Liesbet
Paper Book
An informative non-fiction book for preschoolers about the optometrist and everything he or she does. For little patients ages 4 years and up. In her bestselling Professions series, author and illustrator Liesbet Slegers has explored what teachers do, what pilots do, what chefs do and more...

Primary non-fiction

Nurses and what they do
Slegers, Liesbet
Paper Book
A clear informative picture book for pre-schoolers, about the nurse and how to treat sick or old people. Nurses often work in hospitals. They look after sick people or patients. They take their temperature and blood pressure. Or they bring their medicine and check if they are fine....

Primary non-fiction

Park rangers and what they do
Slegers, Liesbet
Paper Book
An enlightening informative book tailor-made for toddlers about the forester and everything she (or he) does. For nature lovers ages 4 and up. Today, we head out with the forester. Do any trees have to be cut down or planted? Are there any animals in the forest that weren't there...

Primary non-fiction

What do you do if you work at the zoo?
Jenkins, Steve
Paper Book
From Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page comes an early introduction to one of young readers' favorite places: the zoo! Going to the zoo is so exciting! You might see penguins swimming underwater, snakes sunning in the reptile house, or giraffes...

Primary non-fiction

It's a girl thing! : smart, fierce, and leading the way
Ferrari, Pri
Paper Book
What do girls like to do? What can they be? This fun and inspiring book answers those questions and stands as a reminder to girls that they are strong and capable. Illustrated with adorable spot art that contains just a dash of whimsy, the diverse group of girls showcased throughout is sure to...

Primary non-fiction

Maisy at work : a first words book
Cousins, Lucy
Paper Book
What kind of work does Maisy want to do? Bold, enticing pictures and words inside a handy tabbed board book help babies and toddlers make language connections. Does Maisy want to work as a firefighter? Turn the tab marked with a fire hose and find all the exciting gear that comes...

Board book


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