Hello - My name is Holly.
I am a new mom. I am a new author. I am greatful you are here.
- The only book that presents kids with modern day role models focused on career choices.
"Even before she was born, I loved dreaming about who she could be."
When I was looking for books for my new daughters library. I wanted a book that showed my daughter that she had so many choices for what she could be when she grew up. I couldn’t find anything like this book.
Dream It & Do It
The book I wanted for my child- is now available to all children.
Inspired by my favorite children’s book, Rebel Girls, I decided that the best way to inspire kids was to tell the stories of real people.
I chose 100 careers in the following fields: artistic, helpers, discoverers, business professionals and product developers. Then, I chose a diverse group of men and women who made good role models in these careers.
November of 2020, Dream It and Do it was born. Within one month, it received three awards!
Check out the "Free Story Friday" page for examples of the stories in the book.
Kids need to explore their interests!
If we can't explore during elementary school, when can we?
2/3 of adults regret their college major and career choice.
While studies show that developing hobbies is a key factor of being a happy adult? How do kids find the hobbies that are worth committing to? I believe elementary aged kids should focus on trying lots of different things - we have our whole lives to commit! Listen to this clip about "why we shouldn't ask kids what they want to be when they grow up?"
Reading and Activities Can Help Exploration.
Kids don't want to be told what to do.
According to Junior Achievement, the old model is broken. Kids don't want a career counselor to evaluate them and push them in a direction. They want to learn from role models and activities - Dream It & Do It has both. Listen to this clip that covers my favorite books and activities.
I want my kids to have interests - but how do I choose?
Expose them to lots of choices!
With so many choices- expose first, invest second.
Your kids could:
Learn piano, play soccer, enter science fairs, take voice lesson, acting lessons, learn a language, take an art class, a dance class, join Girl/Boy Scouts, learn to build, volunteer, gymnastics, debate club, chess club, learn to scuba dive.......
DREAM IT AND DO IT makes it possible to introduce your kids to 100 different hobbies and interests before investing in taking on a ton of new hobbies.
You could buy 100 books like this.....
Or ONE book like this!
100 Different Career Choices
2 Page Stories with illustrations
Dream It & Do It exposes kids to 100 different career paths through real role models.
Learn about 29 different artistic careers.
Learn about 27 different helper careers.
Learn about 15 different business careers.
Learn about 14 different product developers.
Learn about 11 different discoverers.
Don't just take my word for it!
Named Top 5 Gifts Under $50
ABC News
Featured as a top gift this season!
Top pick for January 2021
Midwest Book Review
Excerpt:
The difference between this book and some others isn't just the admonition to dream big, but to follow in the footsteps of others who made seemingly-impossible dreams a reality.
Winner of 3 Prestigious Awards!
Top awards in every category!
Awarded in first 30 days.
Mom's Choice - Gold Winner
Readers Choice - 5 out of 5 Stars
Royal Dragonfly - First Place for Collection of Short Stories
“Dream It & Do It by Holly Sharp is a perfect book for young kids who want to find their place in this world and what they would like to be when they are older”
- Readers Favorite 5 Star Review
Most Importantly Kids Love It
Reading that inspires play
@playfulcrafts (Instagram)
Perfect for starting to talk about careers, role models, & life dreams!
Kids see themselves in the stories
@the_learning_paige (Instagram)
One of the awesome things about this book is the diversity! There are stories of men and women of all ages and races throughout the book so every child can be inspired by someone who looks like them! I really enjoy this book and even read a bunch of it while Paige was napping, so it is a great book for all ages!
Easy read for bedtime
@pencilsinprek (Instagram)
My daughter and I have been reading through Dream It and Do It and it’s a great stocking stuffer for your readers. 100 short stories about people who had a dream and made it come true.
Well this one is simply amazing!! The author Holly Sharp is a new mom who realized that career-focused books were lacking for young kids. So she wrote “Dream It & Do It” —a beautiful collection of 100 short stories, 100 career possibilities highlighting creators, scientists, lawyers and everything in between.
@abramacademics (Instagram)
This amazing, inspiring book will be sure to inspire kids in their career dreams. This book will show them that no dream is too big or too small to achieve. If they want to do it, they can.
@allbookedupnow (Instagram)
I can’t wait to share this book with my students.
@thetahoeteacher (Instagram)
I really liked the diversity in this book, both from a cultural and background perspective, as well as from a career choice! I think it provides a wide range of ideas for children to be inspired by.
@shejustlovesbooks (Instagram)
Holly A. Sharp has created the coolest compilation, for kids and adults. Any current, inspirational person you can imagine is in this book. The fun information is endless! Teachers could use the stories in the classroom, for journal prompts!!
@dreamreaderkids
For Only $0.30 Per Story, You Are Investing In:
- 100 two page bedtime stories
- 100 opportunities for your child to discover a career they other wise would not be exposed to
- 100 lessons about adversity, diversity, bullying, sexism and perseverance.
- 100 suggested activities (at the end of every story) kids can go do immediately to test out their interests.
You Can Also Explore One Interest Area At a Time
Book is available as a full 100 story hardcover (best value) or as 3 separate books.
Buying On Amazon vs. My Website
As a thank you for buying directly from me, you can upgrade to hardcover for free.
However, if you need your order in less than a week, the paperback is available on Amazon.
BOOK OPTIONS
FREE UPGRADE - HARDCOVER
As a thank you for supporting me directly on my website, you will get a free upgrade to the hardcover book.
For the same price as the paperback on Amazon.com, this book has all 100 stories in one place.
$29.99
*Also available as an e-book on Amazon.com
Looking for a shorter read?
Try a small set first?
Interested in specific types of possibilities?
Try one of the shorter volumes
PAPERBACKS
3 volumes with all the same stories as the hardcover, but broken down into artistic, helper/discovery and business/product development volumes.
$14.99 per book
SHIPPING NOTES
As a self-published author, the books I sell off my website are printed by an on-demand printer and will go through media mail and arrive in approximately 1-2 weeks. Your confirmation email will not contain your shipping confirmation, however, if you do not receive your book in a week and would like an update on your status, please email me at dreamitanddoitbooks@gmail.com.
If you would like the book in less than a week, my books are also for sale on Amazon.com
Please note that the hardcover version is only available off my website.
All books on Amazon.com are paperback.
Shipping rates as charged by my on-demand printer.
I promise these prices are not inflated and are passed directly to the fulfillment prices. They were recently raised, due to Covid, by 30% and I am told they will come back down again in 2021. I appreciate you supporting me directly from my website and hope that you will find the free upgrade to hardcover that comes with ordering off my site vs. Amazon worth the cost and time associated with buying from a self-published author.
New Shipping Prices
1 book = $4.99
2 books = $5.69
3 books = $6.44
4 books = $7.19
5 books = $7.94
6+ books= 9.99
Please email me for rates if your order contains 10 or more books.
Note from Printer
More Love.....
"I am thrilled to share my story about the power of science. The journey to discovery itself is so interesting, but then to witness how it can improve people's lives is a thrill beyond description. Holly Sharp has done such a beautiful service to society in inspiring children to work hard and follow their passions.”
- Jean Bennett (geneticist helping reverse blindness)
“Your work is very very important for kids. There is no wonder that you received a pre-launch 5 star review from "Readers’ Favorite"
– Majd Mashharawi (Founder of Materials Engineering Startup)
“This helps children to create their own serendipity”
–Gianna Gaudinin (Google event planner)
Reading is for everyone and can help you achieve your own dream it and do it dreams--whatever they might be!
- Dawn Wacek librarian featured on Ted Talk®
"I believe that young girls need to see role models in all professions, and young boys need to see women in these roles as well. While growing up, I wish I had the advice and vision this book offers to young people"
- Rochelle Jones (one of FDNY’s first female firefighters)
Success Insights
An interview about the decisions I made that led to having a baby and book of my dreams.
ACTIVITES
5 Career Based Activities For Kids
Artists, Helpers, Business, Product Development and Discovery.
Introduce your child to activities from each of the 5 different "career types".
Be inspired through play
100+ activities to teach your child
about todays career paths.
Teach your child about product
design through public,
weekly design challenges for kids. Teach electrical engineering with an easy DIY robot. Encourage interest in civics with letters to your local legislator.
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