Incredible Jobs You've (Probably) Never Heard of

Gr 1-4--This fascinating exploration of different ways people make a living features more than 60 incredible occupations. Each job description relays a few fun facts and includes a colorful image. From the submarine chef wielding his spatula through a porthole to a sloth nanny pushing a pram full of fuzzy orphans, the jobs span the globe and even outer space. Parts of the book feel like a museum experience, complete with statues and artifacts. The illustrations are diverse and whimsical. Numerous interactive elements, such as spotting hidden objects (like the golf balls sought by the official golf ball diver) and matching games to sort out whose uniform belongs to whom (the sparkly jumpsuit must go to the Elvis impersonator), add extra fun. While the book doesn't dive into salary or benefits, it does provide the valuable takeaway that there are myriad paths to fulfillment. From the adventurous (smoke jumper), creative (cheese sculptor), and even the slightly spooky (body farmer), there is a perfect job out there for everyone. VERDICT This book is a playful reminder that everyone is unique, not only in their appearance and background, but also in the way they contribute to the world and workforce.--Alyssa Annico, Youngstown State University, OH