What Should I Wear To Work? (Mixed-Up Fashion)

What Should I Wear To Work? (Mixed-Up Fashion)
Co-Authors / Illustrators
  • Alexandra Majova
Publisher Name
Albatros Media
Age Range
1+
Release Date
March 12, 2024
ISBN13
978-8000069975
ISBN10 or ASIN
      
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.

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.

Editor review

1 review
Whistle while you work... and get the right whistle!
(Updated: January 06, 2024)
Overall rating
 
4.3
Plot
 
4.0
Characters
 
4.0
Writing Style
 
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
A variety of characters all are starting new jobs, but are unsure what they should wear to work. A chef dons a tutu, but sets fire to it in the kitchen, a gardener wears a suit and heels that don't hold up well in the mud, and a ballerina struggles to pirouette wearing hiking boots and a pith helmet. Other professionals struggle as well, but luckily each facing page shows an assortment of the correct gear for each job. By the end of the book, all of the occupations have put on the appropriate clothing and are set to do their jobs.

Good Points
Majova's illustrations have a goofy, angular aspect to them reminiscent of pictures by Sid Fleischman or Tony Ross and Quentin Blake. This makes the inappropriate gear seem even funnier. There is a wide array of professions represented, and the gear associated with each includes not only clothing, but hats, undergarments, and accessories like make up. My only quibble with these would be the inclusion of nylons in the office worker's wardrobe; I'm not sure that anyone wears these, even in very traditional corporate settings.

Be aware that the is a European book, and it does not shy away from showing people in their undergarments. If Max's tighty whities in Where the Wild Things Are offended you, this book would not make you happy.

It is never too early to encourage young readers to explore the world of work! I'm a big fan of exposing children to a wide variety of employment opportunities. Supplement your career readiness book shelf with this more amusing title and shelve it alongside Lloyd's When I Grow Up, I Want to Be, McDonagh's The ABCs of What I Can Be, Gerry's 100 Things to Be When You Grow Up, and of course, the iconic Richard Scarry’s What Do People Do All Day? by Richard Scarry.
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