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by Laura Driscoll (Author), Catalina Echeverri (Illustrator)
For the child who says, "I want to be a police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer.
Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a police officer? Join Eva as she meets Officer Green and the other officers at Town Safety Day.
With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet police officers who protect people, investigate crimes, and even work with trained dogs.
I Want to Be a Police Officer is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.
Inside this book young readers will discover:
- Community Helpers: Follow Eva through Town Safety Day and discover the many different roles police officers play in keeping a neighborhood safe.
- K-9 Police Dogs: Discover the special job of highly trained police dogs and the officers who work alongside them every day.
- Growth in Reading Skills: Build reading confidence with short, simple sentences and high-frequency words, perfectly calibrated for beginning readers in the I Can Read Level One series.
- Diverse & Positive Stories: Explore a bright, upbeat cast of characters that reflects the full diversity of the communities police officers serve.
