I Want to Be a Police Officer by Laura Driscoll

I Want to Be a Police Officer

A My Community I Can Read

Laura Driscoll

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 13, 2018

For the child who says, "I want to be a police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer.

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Who it’s for
Children interested in becoming police officers or learning about police work
Themes
Police work and public safety, Community helpers
Genres
Kids Careers, Beginner Readers, Kids' Safety

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For the child who says, "I want to be a police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer. Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a police officer? Join Eva as she meets Officer Green and the other officers at Town Safety Day.

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With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet police officers who protect people, investigate crimes, and even work with trained dogs. I Want to Be a Police Officer is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

Who it’s for

  • Children interested in becoming police officers or learning about police work
  • Beginning readers learning to sound out words and sentences

Where it sits

Kids Careers37%
Beginner Readers34%
Kids' Safety25%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Coloring Books
  • Books for Boys
  • Kids Careers
  • Games & Activities
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  • Girls & Young Women
  • City & Town Life
  • Country Life
  • Beginner Readers
Authors
Laura Driscoll
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
March 13, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Police work and public safety · Community helpers
Reading lane
Coloring Books