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When I Grow Up I’d Like to Be…

By Rob Biddulph
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Dream big with bestselling author Rob Biddulph in this wonderful exploration of jobs and the world of work. Sailor, dancer, teacher, vet – explore all the many things you can be when you’re older in this beautiful and heartfelt text from bestselling author Rob Biddulph. Full... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Dream big with bestselling author Rob Biddulph in this wonderful exploration of jobs and the world of work

The new illustrated picture book from award-winning author Rob Biddulph, creator of Draw With Rob!

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Dream big with bestselling author Rob Biddulph in this wonderful exploration of jobs and the world of work.

Sailor, dancer, teacher, vet – explore all the many things you can be when you’re older in this beautiful and heartfelt text from bestselling author Rob Biddulph. Full of hope and childhood ambition, and with glorious illustrations throughout, be introduced to the world of work in this inspiring picture book, perfect for little dreamers.

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ISBN: 9780008627744

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Rob Biddulph is the award-winning creator of MANY bestselling books, and is owned by Ringo, the spaniel. They live in a house in London with their family, and Rob has been barking up the RIGHT tree for a while now - his picture books have won many prizes and are loved by children all over the world. You can visit Rob and all his friends at www.robbiddulph.com.

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