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    The World is So Wide, by Jess Rush | Dedicated Review

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read Author Showcase
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    The Children’s Book Review | July 2, 2014

    The World is so WideThe World is So Wide

    By Jess Rush; Illustrated by Kadet Kat

    Paperback: 32 pages

    Age Range: 4-8

    Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 30, 2014)

    ISBN: 978-1496080356

    What to expect: Careers, Alphabet, Rhyme, Diversity

    The World is So Wide is an exploration of career possibilities in a picture book format with colorful illustrations. The author, Jess Rush, uses rhyme and follows the alphabet from A to Z to provide a list of jobs (Analyst to Zoo vet) meant to inspire young children and broaden their ideas of what the future could hold. Rush does a nice job, taking youngsters beyond the common suggestions of being a doctor, teacher, or lawyer. From the artsy to the mathematical, the jobs on the list will engage all kind of kids. A few examples: environmentalist, jazz musician, researcher, and sous chef. The career choice list comes to an end with perhaps the best message of all, self-acceptance:

    “But no matter what you become, just be happy being YOU!”

    The illustrator, Kadet Kat, has done a nice job of showcasing diversity by displaying many different cultures, skin colors and breaking the traditional gender roles—the illustration for “Homemaker” shows a father helping his daughter with her bike.

    This is a book for children that like to use the statement “when I grow up” and for those that enjoy dreaming of the future. It could also be a useful tool in the classroom during a learning segment on careers—children would have fun coming up with their own A to Z list of jobs.

    Add this book to your collection: The World is So Wide

    About the Author

    A first-generation college graduate, Jess Rush earned her undergraduate degree from Penn State with a focus on international business. She attended Purdue University, receiving an MBA with specialization in sustainability and operations.
    Before business school, Rush spent a summer in Haiti, delivering shoes to those in need and creating a more efficient supply chain for urban water projects. In her free time, she writes children’s books, teaches yoga to children, hikes, and plays with her dog Sasha (who is also featured in the book) in Oakland, California.

    *It is Jessica’s goal to donate 400 books in a year to schools and programs who need them. If you have a nomination or suggestion please contact her!!*

    For more information, visit: jessrush.com

    Dedicated Reviews allow authors and illustrators to gain prompt visibility for their work. The author of “The World is So Wide” paid for this non-biased review. Learn more about getting a book review …

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    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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