Book Review - When I Grow Up I Want to Be ... A Veterinarian

When I Grow Up I Want to Be...A Veterinarian: Sofia's Dream Comes True

By: Wigu Publishing 

Publisher: Wigu Publishing
Publication Date: November 2014
ISBN: 978-1-9399-7314-6
Reviewed by: Amy Lignor
Date: December 23, 2014

It is always a thrill to find the next book in this amazing series in my mailbox. Wigu Publishing has five titles, thus far, in the "When I Grow Up" series with, thankfully, more to come. And each book not only provides a fun story with characters that kids love, but they also give pictures, facts, histories, past events, and facts that are essential to each 'career' that a child wishes to learn about.

In this latest offering, Wigu has picked something extremely close to my own heart. And for many, many readers, this book explores a job that is high up on the 'cool' meter. In this story, Sofia is a young girl who is desperate to take care of all the creatures in the world. Her mind and thoughts are full of information about animals that roam jungles, forests - even the mammals that swim in the ocean. Her room is covered with posters of all kinds of animals and the only thing she wants - more than anything else - is to have a pet all her own. Unfortunately...Mom says 'no' to pets. Not because she doesn't like them, but because she feels Sofia is not yet up for the responsibility of owning a pet. What does that mean? That means Sofia is going to work hard to prove to her mom that she can be the best pet owner out there.

One day, fate comes into play when a cat appears outside her window. The sorry-looking feline was struggling in the cold, hard rain, and Sofia wants to help him out. Sure enough, after some interesting twists, Sofia takes a trip down the responsibility path, using the help and learning the skills of a real veterinarian. She educates herself on all types of things that a person needs in order to be a good animal doctor later in life, and the tale is one of kindness, hard work, and real love.

Yet again, Wigu Publishing has made sure to cover all bases in order to intrigue and delight their readers. The intricate research is offered up in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand way so that all young people who want to learn about this career focusing on the protection and love of animals will be thrilled.

Quill says: These books definitely spark a child's mind, opening up the imagination and giving kids a chance to take an in-depth look at the amazing careers they could one day have.

Book Review - When I Grow Up I Want to Be...in the US Navy

When I Grow Up I Want to Be...in the U.S. Navy: Noah Tours an Aircraft Carrier! 

By: Wigu Publishing
Publisher: Wigu Publishing
Publishing Date: April 2014
ISBN: 978-1-939973-02-3
Reviewed By: Amy Lignor
Review Date: May 9, 2014

It is no surprise that this particular children’s series has become one of the most highly-acclaimed. With each new story told, real pictures, real facts, as well as a fantastically written tale about a young person who has a dream and wants to achieve it; all these combine to produce the perfect educational package. Each one of these facets come together to provide the child (and the eager adult who misses the true children’s book that teaches and gives enjoyment at the same time), a ‘must-have’ for their home library.

In this newest offering, Noah is a young man who is more than excited when a Navy aircraft carrier comes into port in his town and his Grandpa Ed promises to take him on a tour of it. Noah has lived his young life listening to the amazing tales of Grandpa Ed and his time in the U.S. Navy (with some of the tales being true - ‘wink, wink’ - according to Grandma Marilyn). Grandpa went on and on about aircraft carriers and fighter planes, and Noah is practically jumping with glee that he will be able to see with his own eyes the things that Grandpa has been talking about.

Little sister, Marina, wants to go too. She copies everything her big brother says, and he gets more than a little annoyed. But women certainly serve in the Navy, says Grandpa Ed, so Marina can definitely tag along.
From the hangars to the nuclear reactors; from the deckhands to the pilots to the mechanics - these kids see it all. Although there is a bit of squabbling along the way, the tour is amazing and, in fact, teaches the siblings that perhaps a partnership could be had one day in the naval realm.

The addition of the real-life pictures and descriptions of what really happens on a Naval aircraft carrier, and the pride and honor the U.S. Navy brings to America, is captivating. And ‘The Sailor’s Creed,’ representing the fighting spirit of the Navy and the commitment to excellence they hold dear, is also a true inspiration!

Quill says: Wigu is definitely keeping up with their high standards of teaching kids to dream and dream big!