Your Future Is Bright

Classmates wave farewell and rush out the door, jettisoning backpacks, books, and pencil cases at the start of this rhyming, celebratory peek into potential pursuits. In Seussian rhyme, the text suggests “a few clues” based on the kids’ interests. Perhaps the child who enjoys running, for example, will take up a sport. An observant child, meanwhile, might “be a detective or spy/ Discovering secrets as people walk by.” Then again, the narrator notes, “your interests might alter—it happens a lot,” suggesting that following one’s instincts and “generous heart” ensures a bright future. The pep of Finkle’s encouraging text is matched by Couvillion’s energetic illustrations, which are buoyed by frequent swatches and ribbons of color that convey forward flow. Ages 4–8. (Apr.)