Arthur Howard (1) (1948–)

When Jeremy was five he wanted to be an astronaut or a cowboy--or both. And he had a best friend named Mark. But now he's six and wants to be a major-league baseball player or a deep-sea diver. Jeremy knows things change as you grow up, but some things just might stay the same--like your best friend. The perfect read for kindergarten or first grade.

It is good for young readers. teachers can ask students how they have changed as they have grown up. It also shows that change can be ok, but some things stay the same.

A little boy narrates what has changed since last year - and what hasn't. (A best friendship persists: "Some things never change.")

We are ZOOMing through every Arthur Howard book we can find. Cosmo Zooms features a dog called Cosmo, who wishes he was really good at something. Though he's not great at running fast, herding, or catching frisbees, he discovers a hidden talent accidentally when he falls asleep on a skateboard.

See also: My Dream Dog by Arthur Howard, Roller Coaster by Marla Frazee