UPCOMING RELEASE:
Book 2 of the “When I grow up” Series
WHEN I GROW UP, WHO WILL I BE?
A celebration of character and soul. Journey through the many virtues you can hold, and the one truth that never grows old: being yourself. Recommended for ages 2-8.
What if growing up wasn’t about becoming something…but becoming you?
In this sweet and imaginative story, a little boy wonders about all the different ways a person can grow on the inside. He learns about kindness, courage, honesty, and other virtues, discovering what each one means. With gentle guidance from his parents, he begins to understand that no one else gets to decide who he is. His character is something he knows in his own heart, and it’s up to him how he chooses to show it.
Filled with soft rhymes and vibrant art, ‘When I grow up, who will I be?’ is a warm celebration of character and the magic of learning who you are on the inside.
Why parents & Educators love this book
Encourages self‑awareness and confidence
Celebrates every child’s individuality
Built‑in creative engagement
Great fit for classroom libraries
Melodic rhyming journey and hand-illustrated art
Bulk/wholesale pricing available
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laura Teichen is a children’s author and illustrator who writes and illustrates her stories during her toddler’s nap time. She creates gentle, emotionally supportive stories that help young readers feel seen, safe, and deeply loved. She writes with a focus on curiosity, confidence, and connection; inviting children to explore their inner world with warmth and wonder. Her debut book was illustrated in parked cars and hotel rooms, fueled by a mission to encourage kids to be true to themselves. Her husband, Alex, is her biggest supporter and helps brainstorm ideas and refine each story.
Laura is the founder of Moonbeam Learning Studio LLC, where she develops children’s books, young adult novels, homeschool curricula, and educational media that nurture self-worth and joyful learning.
A NOTE FROM THE AUTHORS
Children notice so much about the world and about themselves, often in ways we don’t expect. This story was created to help you and your little one explore virtues together while giving them space to think about who they are and who they’re becoming.
As you read, our hope is that your child feels encouraged to trust what they know in their own heart. Not the labels others give, but the truths that make them unique. May these pages remind every reader that being yourself is always enough.
SERIES
When I grow up, who will I be? continues the journey begun in When I grow up, what will I be?, inviting children to explore character, inner truth, and the magic of being themselves. Moonbeam Learning Studio is excited to keep growing this world with more stories to come.
Book 1: When I grow up, what will I be? A heartwarming story about self‑worth and the joy of being yourself.
Book 2: When I grow up, who will I be? (coming Fall 2026) – A celebration of character and soul.
Book 3: When I grow up, where will I be? (coming Winter 2026) – A journey of belonging.
SPECS
| Feature | Details |
| Age Range | 2-8 |
| Reading Level | Pre-K to Grade 2 |
| Series | When I grow up (Book 2) |
| Format | Paperback and Glossy Hardcover |
| Length | 28 pages |
| Trim Size | 8.5″ x 8.5″ |
| ISBNs | Paperback: 979-8-9951934-2-5 Hardcover: 979-8-9951934-3-2 |
| LCCN | 2026919679 |
| ASIN | Coming soon |
| Publisher | Moonbeam Learning Studio LLC |
| Publication Date | Estimated September 2026 |
| Wholesale Availability | Yes (Ingram) |
Copyright © 2026 Moonbeam Learning Studio LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, adapted, modified, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the publisher, except as permitted by applicable copyright law. Credits: Text and story written by Laura Teichen and Alexander Teichen. Illustrated by Laura Teichen using watercolor brush pens, watercolor pencils, and mixed media. © 2026 Moonbeam Learning Studio LLC. Author photo by Victoria Reynolds. © 2026 Victoria Reynolds Photography. Reproduced with permission