Socrates and the Impossible Question - Hüsselmann, Erika

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Résumé :

What do you want to be when you grow up? Lily has no idea and it worries her so much!

In this heartwarming children's picture book, Lily meets Socrates the clever cat who guides her on a delightful walk through their charming village. As they stroll along cobblestone streets they meet various people with different jobs and professions. From the artist painting a picture, to the baker kneading dough, to the gardener tending vegetables, the little girl observes each person's work with fascination, they lend a hand here and there, and even sing songs together!

As the day progresses, she realises that every job is important and meaningful in its own way, and she doesn't need to decide just yet. Her journey is about exploring possibilities and understanding that she has time to find her own path. Socrates the cat enjoys every moment of their adventure without worrying about finding the final answer and knows that Lily will come to her own conclusion. The story beautifully illustrates the joy of discovery, the value of curiosity, and the idea that each person's path is unique.

This encouraging book will charm ages 4 to 8 and early readers. It's a perfect bedtime story and will have them coming back for another dive into the colourful pages - in large-print.