3.5 rounded up to 4.0

A young girl dreams of all the activities she will do as an entrepreneur. This includes inspiring others, learning from mistakes, and being a leader in the business world. The first-person voice does not just concentrate on success, but a balance of taking care of yourself and doing what works for you. The illustrations are animation-like, which will appeal to many kids, but the two characterizations of adults look very different from the style of the children. At the end, there are short bios of the author (also the publisher) and illustrator as well as a more detailed bio of the author’s life as a doctor and her projects. Ideal for STEM girls, but really any child who needs a burst of inspiration.

Thanks to Dr. Samantha Pillay and NetGalley for the e-galley. My reviews and ratings are my own.

The perfect book for young girls aspiring to be entrepreneurs! With beautiful illustrations and descriptions of what being an entrepreneur takes, this book will motivate and inspire budding entrepreneurial women!

I felt that the content was a little flimsy. With just one sentence on each page, this is aimed at extremely young children. As an adult, I understood what the author was meaning, but on some pages, the lack of explanation, and the slightly confusing nature of the picture meant that there would need to be a huge amount of adult conversation for a child to grasp the meaning. For example, the page about not giving up is likely to make girls feel that they have to succeed as a gymnast rather than an entrepreneur, and again the page about running her own race would make girls think about athletics rather than business. I also felt that there were many other ways in which girls could achieve this goals apart from being an entrepreneur, and so I felt the title was a bit misleading. It was more about being successful in any career than specifically in having a vision for a new business. But it would make for interesting conversation, especially as it doesn't really explain what an entrepreneur actually is.

This book shows a young girl picturing her life as an entrepreneur. On each page there are positive affirmations, a variety of career choices, and the idea that trying new things will be challenging but always possible. Each page has about 1 sentence and they all start with the phrase "When I'm an entrepreneur". This makes the book quite accessible for young readers. The pictures are so detailed and interesting.

I could definitely see this book fitting in to a classroom library in the PreK-2 level or in families with young children. The idea that girls should be able to see themselves of capable of anything is an important message to send to young girls, and this book would be engaging for children in that age group. As a Grade 3 teacher I think this would be slightly below my student's interest and reading level, but not by a lot. I would definitely recommend this book to early years teachers and families.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book!

A very cute book about being an entrepreneur and being able to do anything your heart desires. I do wish the book defined "entrepreneur" so younger readers can understand the term. The visuals were bright and well illustrated, the text was very readable. I liked all of the different situations the main character found herself in.

Simple and yet powerful in getting across the attributes of not just being an entrepreneur but also promoting being an ethical and compassionate one. Aimed at giving girls a role model to aspire to, this book shows girls that they aim high and can achieve their dreams.
I like the note from the author that talks about self esteem and self belief being something that starts early. As such it’s an excellent addition to any preschool classroom and library.

This is a beautifully written and illustrated book about teaching girls to reach for the sky and follow their dreams. I appreciate that the author was an overcomer as a child and became a successful surgeon. (Whatever your challenge, you can overcome it and make the world a better place!) It is heartwarming to see the author encouraging the next generation of girls to step up and make a voice for themselves.

I love how the illustrator took a childhood picture of the author and drew her as the main character of the book. The illustrations were bright, colorful, cheerful, and inspiring.

The story itself is encouraging, exciting, and motivating. I think that every child should hear the message that they can achieve anything that they set out to do. However, I question whether the title of entrepreneur is accurately described in this children’s book. First, it is a very advanced word for the age group that I envision reading this book. Second, I feel that these goals and accomplishments could be attributes of many diversified careers. I would have named this book; “When I become successful.”

I appreciated the extra activities that can be explored on the author’s website.

I look forward to reading other children’s books published by this inspirational author and wish her many successes in the future.

I received this advanced reader’s copy free from the author Samantha Pillay and NetGalley. This is a voluntary review, and all comments and opinions are entirely my own.

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Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

When I'm an Entrepreneur by Samantha Pillay is a wonderful children's book about a girl who dreams of being an entrepreneur. According to the description, "the delightful images in this unique picture book allow children to ponder over the characteristics of an entrepreneurial spirit while building their self-belief." Many books follow the stereotype that entrepreneurs and business owners are usually men. This book aims to dismantle that stereotype.

Overall, When I'm an Entrepreneur is a children's picture book with an impressive message about how young girls can be entrepeneurs, too. I took off 2 stars, because while I enjoyed the message of the book, I found the book itself to be somewhat confusing. Maybe this is because the book is targeted at Kindergarten-1st graders, but I found that the book never explained what an entrepreneur is. They compare entrepreneurs to runners and to superheroes, but they never really explain what entrepreneurs do. I'm not sure a child would understand the message from this book alone. If you're intrigued by the description, you can check out this book, which is available now.

It was such a cute read and I loved the illustrations but I think a young child would really need to know what an entrepreneur is before diving into the book.

"When I'm an Entrepreneur" is a positive look at female leadership from the aspirational perspective of a young girl but packed with key reminders about giving, self-care and leadership for women who have already made her journey. Beautifully illustrated.

A cute idea, but I wasn't a fan of the art and if a child did not know what an entrepreneur before reading/having this read to them it would not help them understand anything about it. It was very vague and generic. Entrepreneur could be changed to almost any career and it would have made as much sense. The art somewhat helped with this, but not enough.

This book should be on every young girls bookshelf! It sends a powerful message to girls that they are capable of so much! This book highlights what it takes to be an entrepreneur and introduces this concept/career path to girls who may have never been aware of all they can accomplish in life! I loved the use of positive affirmations and future talk which encourages the reader to picture themself in those roles.

What a great book to teach girls that they can do anything! This is a series, actually! I love how the author makes it realistic but doesn’t dumb down the terminology for the readers. The illustrations are fantastic! I love the hidden “Easter eggs” throughout the books. If you go to the authors page, she explains what each item means. So fascinating!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Samantha Pillay for the opportunity to read and review this book!

This is a great read for kids who want to make their own mark on the world. I really liked the artwork, I just wish it were longer.

I received an electronic copy from the author through NetGalley.
Pillay captures the energy and commitment involved in being an entrepreneur. Her text along with Aveira's illustrations pull younger readers in and offer them the opportunity to see themselves on this career path. Her chosen points show the work involved in succeeding and then sharing that success with others. I love the way she represents looking beyond yourself to be part of the larger community. A terrific read as readers begin to think about their futures.

This is a cute children's book that has a great message. Lots of times when you are reading kids books to little ones, they are all about monsters and princesses and unicorns, but this one works hard to teach a few ideas that will be useful throughout a kid's life, whether they eventually decide to become an entrepreneur or not.

I did enjoy reading this book with my 5 year old niece. She also enjoyed. The only critique I would make is to also explain to the kids what an entrepreneur is.

The author's mission to inspire curiosity and positivity shines through every page. This is a first introduction to the possibilities of entrepreneurship and centers a female character. This is a cute read for a basic introduction to an overlooked career path for a young reader.

Thank you to the author Samantha Pillay and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this beautiful Advanced Digital Reading Copy.

The Illustrations grabbed my eye when I was looking for books to review on NetGalley. I liked the positive message that girls can do anything. It reminded me of myself as a kid believing that I could do anything.. It is heartwarming and I think it appeals to children.

This picture book combines many concepts relevant to today’s society. It introduces the role of the entrepreneur to girls, many of whom have probably never heard this term before. The lively illustrations in the big-eyed style of Pixar movies will easily capture the attention of young readers. The story combines two equally important themes, both practical and aspirational. While showing what the role of an entrepreneur is, the author emphasizes that self confidence and creativity are the tools needed to start you on the journey.
This is a book that is best introduced by a teacher or parent because it really opens the door to new worlds. Once the door is opened, the reader will enjoy returning to this attractive story on her own. My only reservation is that with such lofty goals depicted, a reader might get discouraged at her own less-than-perfect accomplishments. On the other hand, it has been said that your goals should exceed your grasp and this may be just the book that spurs a young inventor or businesswoman on.
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a copy of this to read and review.