The “Great Expectations: An Occupations Primer” introduces various occupations such as teacher, tailor, blacksmith, merchant, lawyer, and even companion and gentleman. While these are pertinent to Charles Dickens’ classic novel, this book is simply a way to heavily tone it down for kids. As the book’s illustrator Alison Oliver puts it, “Dickens created very colorful characters, from a convict to a teacher and an heiress. And Victorian fashion is very specific and a good indicator of what a character does, so it was a very important part of designing and illustrating our “Occupations Primer.” This book definitely deserves a space in a nursery library.
Great Expectations: An Occupations Primer
Jennifer Adams • Illustrated by Alison Oliver
$11.99 U.S. • Board Book
6 7/8 x 6 7/8 in, 22 Pages
Full-Color Illustrations
Ages 0 to 3
ISBN: 9781423668008
The BabyLit® series of board books are ideal for the youngest readers in your home. The sizes are just right for baby hands to grasp and hold on to, while the minimal text by Jennifer Adams helps you read aloud to them without losing their attention. “The Great Gatsby: A Party Primer” exposes little ones to 1920s America by focusing on elements of a perfect party — an invitation, the venue, attire, transportation, decorations, refreshments, music, dancing and even the cleanup. The illustrations by Alison Oliver are paired with direct text from the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.