When I grow up, what will I be?
Coming soon! April 2026
Discover the magic of being yourself. A sweet journey through the many things you can become, and the one thing you should never forget to be. Recommended for ages 2-8.
By Laura Teichen and Alexander Teichen. Illustrated by Laura Teichen and Cory Frenette. Song and Lyrics by Grace Fincher and Alex Fincher.
© 2026 Moonbeam Learning Studio LLC.
What if the most important thing you could “be” wasn’t a job at all?
Every child is asked the same big question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
Usually, the answers are simple: a doctor, an astronaut, or a chef. But in this heartwarming journey, one little boy discovers that the most exciting possibility isn’t found in a uniform or a paycheck…it’s found in his heart. While he dreams of exploring various careers, his parents share a life-changing message: Your worth is not defined by your job.
Through gentle rhymes and vibrant imagination, When I grow up, what will I be? shifts the conversation from ambition to character. It teaches children that while they can do anything, the greatest joy comes from being true to themselves, practicing kindness, and finding a purpose that ignites the soul. Because the most important thing you can ever “be” is true to yourself and HAPPY.
This book makes a great gift for baby showers, pre-school graduation, and kindergarten graduation as well as a meaningful conversation starter for school-aged children.
Why Parents & Educators Treasure This Book
A Mindful Shift in Perspective
Moves the focus from “what you do” to “who you are,” relieving the pressure on children to perform for adult expectations. We wrote this book to challenge the idea that your worth is defined by your career. Our hope is to encourage the next generation of children to stay true to themselves, embrace new experiences, and lead with kindness.
Building Emotional Intelligence and Growth Mindset
Helps children value internal happiness and empathy over external status.
Melodic Rhyming Journey
Perfect for Bedtime Bonding (with Interactive Experience)
An easy-to-follow, rhyming read-along that encourages learning to read
Includes the beautiful lyrics to the gentle lullaby “Sweet Dreams Little Snowflake” by Grace & Alex Fincher. Readers can listen along to the lullaby on Spotify for a multi-sensory bedtime routine.
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Authors’ Note to Parents
In a world that focuses on doing, it is easy to forget that who we are is what matters. Our hope is that as you and your little one explore these pages and listen to the accompanying lullaby, you find a moment of true connection. We want every reader to know that while they are capable of achieving anything, their greatest success will always be found in their kindness, their curiosity, and their own unique heart. Because the most important thing you can ever “be” is true to yourself, and that is where true happiness begins.
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