For ages 3-9. . WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? is a timeless children’s picture book that encourages children to consider their future hopes and dreams. As students enter the classroom on the first day of school, the teacher, Mrs. McGee, poses an important question: What Do You Want To Be? Students excitedly (and sometimes shyly) shout out their career aspirations from dancer to fireman to astronaut. Many delightful occupations are mentioned in verse. At the end of the day, Mrs. McGee emphasizes why learning is so important.