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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 1989
K-Gr 2 These books attempt to intro duce career options to young children, but their success is hindered by the au thors' notion that it is necessary to fic tionalize nonfiction topics for young children. . . .Teacher is the most sac charine (although it does score points for portraying a male elementary teach er). The text concentrates on the affec tive requirements for teachers such as smiling, accepting mistakes, and drying wet shoes and socks rather than on edu cational requirements or typical teach ing duties. Beckman's I Can Be a Teach er (Childrens, 1985), while...Log In or Sign Up to Read More