Lacey Loves to Talk

When I Grow Up

Based on the original story: Fossette, D. and Labaronne, C., (2006),
Quand je serai grand, Gautier-Languereau: France

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When I grow up, I will be a builder.
I will build stone castles with long bridges.
I will also build a hut, high up on a tree, and listen to the birds.

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When I grow up, I will be a King.
I will rule over rain and sunshine.
I will make people smile and laugh together.

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When I grow up, I will be a poet.
I will write beautiful poems.
My poems will be like flowers.

They will make people happy whenever they feel sad.

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When I grow up, I will be an explorer.
I will explore the deserts and seas and discover new islands.

I will explore mountains and climb as high as the clouds.

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When I grow up, I will be a gardener.
I will grow flowers and giant fruits.
I will grow fields of beautiful plants.

They will smell sweet and fresh.

When I grow up, I will be a Prince Charming.
I will ride on my white horse, fast like the wind.

I will be kind to everyone.
I will be the hero in every story and my parents will be proud of me.

Let me tell you a secret.
When I grow up, I can have even bigger dreams than these...

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Let’s Read - Activities

When I Grow Up

1. Follow the steps below to draw your own castle.

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2. Change one letter at a time. Use the pictures to help you.

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3. Find and circle the odd one out.

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4. Fill in the blanks with the correct letters.
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Path ____ leads to the desert. 59
Path ____ leads to the sea.
Path ____ leads to the island.
Path ____ leads to the mountain.

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ISBN: 978-99949-40-30-1