Description
MARTA, WHAT WILL YOU BE WHEN YOU GROW UP
Book Summary
A book that addresses, with tenderness and humor, the universal childhood doubts about the future. Marta is asked a question that leaves her bewildered: "What will you be when you grow up?". In the privacy of her room, the young protagonist reflects on all the possibilities that lie before her, discovering that the answer is not so simple. Through this story, readers will find a valuable message about the importance of imagination, family support, and the freedom to dream without limits.
What is it about?
Marta is a girl who, like many children, faces a question that seems simple but hides great complexity: what she wants to be when she grows up. Alone in her room, the protagonist begins a process of introspection and imaginative play where she explores all the professions and paths she could take. However, the task becomes overwhelming given the infinity of options. The story focuses on how Marta, with the help of her family, learns that she does not need to have a definitive answer and that the process of discovery is as valuable as the final destination.
Main themes
- Social pressure on children to define their professional future.
- Self-knowledge and the exploration of childhood identity.
- The role of the family as unconditional support in moments of doubt.
- Imagination as a tool to overcome uncertainty.
- The acceptance that not having an immediate answer is valid and natural.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is especially suitable for children in preschool and the first years of primary school, who are beginning to receive questions about their future. It is also a highly recommended read for parents and educators looking for a resource to address topics such as vocation, self-esteem, and managing uncertainty with little ones.
What this book provides
- Normalizes doubt and indecision as part of childhood growth.
- Encourages reflection on one's own interests and skills.
- Reinforces the importance of family support in personal development.
- Stimulates imagination and creativity as tools to explore possibilities.
- Offers a reassuring message: you don't need to have it all figured out.
Technical specifications
- Author: MORENO, SARA; CHICOTE MARTA
- Publisher: Editorial Luis Vives (Edelvives)
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Psychology, General Fiction (children's/young adult), Stories about family and home (children's/young adult), Personal and social issues: self-knowledge
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: February 2022
- Number of pages: 32
- Weight: 356 g
Editorial review
A work that connects directly with one of the most recurring questions in childhood, offering an answer that prioritizes the process over the result. The combination of text and illustrations (by Marta Chicote) creates a safe space for young readers to explore their own concerns. Its approachable focus and message of emotional validation make it a valuable resource for reading both at home and in the classroom, especially for working on self-esteem and managing expectations.