What Should I Wear to Work? - Hardcover by Books by splitShops

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by Jana Sedlackova (Author), Alexandra Majova (Illustrator)

This humorous and interactive book on fashion, clothing, and accessories for kids is filled with fun, silly illustrations.

Thirteen silly professionals have gotten their clothes and equipment all mixed up for their jobs, causing them all sorts of trouble. Young readers are encouraged to pick out the correct clothing and equipment for each job, making for a fun, zany, and interactive experience. To save the day, kids will help the following characters in crazy outfits find the proper attire:

1. A chef wearing a tutu


2. A gardener in her Sunday best


3. A conductor in pajamas


4. An Arctic explorer in summer swimwear


5. A hockey goalie in a cook's clothing


6. A firefighter in a fancy suit


7. A ballerina in hiking clothes


8. A car wash attendant in a suit


9. A sailor in a polka-dotted shirt


10. An officer work in a farmer's overalls


11. A doctor dressed like a welder


12. A flight attendant dressed like a rock star


13. A chimney sweep in medical scrubs

With these wacky and colorful illustrations depicting funny situations and crazily dressed people, kids will be drawn into various scenes and encouraged to help the zany characters pick the right clothing and accessories for each profession. Along the way, they will learn about appropriate attire for different jobs. Silly questions such as, "Do orchestra conductors wear pajamas to work?" and "What happens when a ballerina dances in hiking books?" are explored, adding a fun and lightly educational aspect to the book, which offers an interactive experience that encourages creativity and problem-solving.

This book is perfect for young readers aged 3-6 who enjoy funny situations and are interested in fashion, clothing, and what we wear in different circumstances. Equally suitable for a parent looking for a fun activity to share with their child or a teacher seeking a unique way to teach about professions, this book offers an opportunity for children to learn about different types of clothing, accessories, and events while also improving their decision-making skills. The colorful and engaging illustrations will captivate children immediately, making this book a great addition to any young reader's collection.

Author Biography

Children's book author Jana Sedlackova enjoys, among other things, singing in a choir and decorating gingerbread during Christmas. Her love for fairytales fuels her conviction that those who don't read them are still searching for the perfect one. She graduated from the School of Textile Design and Management in Brno, Czech Republic.

Alexandra Hetmerova is a Czech film director, illustrator, and freelance artist. She earned a master's degree in Animation Film from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague in 2013 and completed an internship with the Animation Faculty at the Estonian Academy of Arts in Tallinn. Her short animated movies, created during her studies, have won numerous awards at international festivals. Alexandra also worked as a coordinator for the Anifilm festival in the Czech Republic in 2012 and 2013. She was born in Kromeriz, Czech Republic.