Sally Lloyd-Jones and Sue Heap
This is the third book is a really cute series. All three books are how to approach major events from a child's perspective. How to Get Married by Me the Bride is a super useful guide to being a bride, particularly if you need help finding the perfect groom. I expected the path to getting a job to be equally funny.
The little, blond pigtailed girl on the cover is the narrator, dispensing advice and providing job descriptions. She kicks it off a with a pretty great definition of job: something you do to get money for your family. Not to mention, a handy place to go when you feel like getting dressed up and have new shoes to show off. Some days, that's a good as reason as any to push yourself out the door.
After you figure out which job you want, the next step is creating the perfect resume. You write down every single thing you excel at, and tell everyone how marvelous you are. Don't stop talking about your greatness until you land a job interview. This is where the boss asks you tons of questions to find out your secrets and hidden talents. Be on your best behavior here - no biting, or sitting in his lap. Then you get the job, work really hard, and become the boss!
The whole book is cute and funny, and probably really close to what children really believe about the workforce. I would imagine readers will pipe up fairly quickly with their own ideas on jobs they are considering and what they entail. If you glean nothing else from this book, at least remember never to take your gerbils on a job interview.
Review copy provided by Random House.
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