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How does a person find a job that they enjoy doing? This inspiring book helps readers do just that.This is a wonderful compilation sure to interest students.A solid choice for a library needing middle grade nonfiction about careers.School Library Journal
Readers will delight in learning more about the range of professions available, and adults looking for a career change may be tempted to pick up the book as well. Will inspire readers to findand followtheir dreams.Kirkus Reviews
This is a fun, fact-filled book that should energize readers and encourage them to find ways to follow their own dreams.Booklist
[ T]his motivating guide will make an excellent addition to school libraries, and [ is] perfect for children who are discovering their passions and developing new skills.Quill & Quire
Colleen Nelson and Kathie [ MacIsaac]created a book where 25 people of a wide range of occupations explain precisely how they got those jobs in the first place. How cool is that? It actually looks like something a kid would get a kick out of reading. This is so cool.School Library Journal, Fuse 8
[ A] wonderful book that should be part of classroom libraries from grades four through eight. It presents many wonderful talking points and at least an academic year's worth of project-based inquiries.Reviewer Rating: 5Childrens Literature
Extremely engaging, the stories in If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It are not only inspiring but will, perhaps, spark some readers to explore unique professions and, above all, to follow their dreams. Highly RecommendedCM Magazine
Whether you want to learn about Martha the Smokejumper, Blake the NHL Scout or Ismail the Documentary Photographer, this book contains several common and less heard of jobs. Which career will entice you?Metroland Media
In this well-formatted collective biography, nicely illustrated with Scot Ritche's full color, exuberant page decorations, we meet a variety of people who set out to pursue jobs from farming to teaching to writing books In addition to being a good book to have for career studies, this book can offer a lot of scope for the imagination and open up the world of career opportunities.YA Books Central
[ T]he perfect book for anyone who wants to be inspired and learn more about a host of different career opportunities. The book lays out each persons story very nicely, not only telling each persons individual background and career aspirations, but also tips for how to work toward that job Definitely a must readOverall rating: 5.Beth Rodgers, YA Books Central
[ A] dynamic resource that will appeal to middle grade readersThere are many opportunities throughout this book for ALL readers to see themselves reflected through the biographies of those featuredwith incredible inspiration from those featured in the book and Kathie and Colleens excellent way of bringing their stories to life, this book can provide a little bit of guidance.Storytime with Stephanie
[ A]n inspiring, in-depth look at how specific people came to their profession.This book features 25 individuals with a wide variety of interesting jobs and what it takes to get there.A great resource for career day.The International Educator
What a fantastic book.Each profile includes a mix of real photos and illustrations by one of my favourites, Scot Ritche, as well as tips, suggestions on how to learn more about the job, and spin-off jobs. So many interesting people and so many potential opportunities.Book Time
Rating: [ A]n inspiring book about finding your dream job!Jills Book Blog
[ A] well-organized collective biography that informs and celebrates.Colleen Nelson and Kathie MacIsaac cover all the bases in a comprehensive and captivating formatwith Scot Ritchie's playful cartoons reflecting the diversity and abundance of people and jobs showcased.CanLit for LittleCanadians
This book illuminates a pile of modern careers and professions in a way that's diverse and accessible for young readers. Each job is described with just the right amount of detail This is all enhanced with photos and vibrant illustrationsEvery reader will find themselves in this book.Marsha Skyrpuch (Goodreads)
The layout is attractive and easy to follow, text features provide strong organization, and additional snippets of information in catchy categories will make If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It a popular choice for young and old audiences.Bit About Books
In this well-formatted collective biography, nicely illustrated with Scot Ritche's full color, exuberant page decorations, we meet a variety of people who set out to pursue jobs from farming to teaching to writing books.In addition to being a good book to have for career studies, this book can offer a lot of scope for the imagination and open up the world of career opportunities.Ms. Yingling Reads
Who knew the many paths children today might take to ensure a happy life?...[ T]he authors encourage readers to make a choice that will fulfill them by following the dreams they have, knowing there may be obstacles and hard work ahead. It will be worth it to be doing something you love.Sals Fiction Addiction
