PICTURE BOOKS & COLORING BOOKS · AGES 5–13

Books that grow big dreams.

Papyro Press makes books that teach kids real-world skills. Color your way into a dream career with Future Me, or learn how money moves with the Candlestick Friends.

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THE FUTURE ME SERIES

Pick their first career

Six careers out now, and more on the way.

When I Grow Up... I Want to Be a Veterinarian! cover
BOOK 1

I Want to Be a Veterinarian!

A day at the animal hospital: checkups, bandages, and a whole lot of puppies.

When I Grow Up... I Want to Be an Athlete! cover
BOOK 2

I Want to Be an Athlete!

Practice, teamwork, game day, and the medal stand, for the kid who never sits still.

When I Grow Up... I Want to Be an Astronaut! cover
BOOK 3

I Want to Be an Astronaut!

Train for liftoff, then float through a spacewalk and tour every planet. A Junior Astronaut certificate waits at the end.

When I Grow Up... I Want to Be a Lawyer! cover
BOOK 4

I Want to Be a Lawyer!

Meet the judge and jury, work with clients, and see how lawyers help people every day. A Junior Lawyer certificate waits at the end.

When I Grow Up... I Want to Be a Doctor! cover
BOOK 5

I Want to Be a Doctor!

Check heartbeats, read X-rays, and give a teddy bear its very first checkup. A Junior Doctor certificate waits at the end.

When I Grow Up... I Want to Be a Firefighter! cover
BOOK 6 · NEW

I Want to Be a Firefighter!

Suit up at the firehouse, ride the big red truck, and learn how firefighters keep everyone safe. A Junior Firefighter certificate waits at the end.

TRY A PAGE, FREE

Pick a crayon. Tap to color.

Six pages from the Future Me world. Tap any shape to fill it in, then print it when you're done.

Crayons (24 box)

Crayon: Red

Loved it? There are 34 pages like this in every book.

More than a coloring book

A story they star inEvery page moves the day forward, with a simple caption kids can read along with.
Real "Did You Know?" factsKid-sized facts about the job, so they learn while they color.
The hidden puppy challengeA little puppy hides throughout the book. Can they find every one?
Mazes, matching & a certificate34 coloring and activity pages, and a Junior certificate to finish strong.
Sample veterinarian coloring page Sample astronaut coloring page
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Meet Candlestick Friends

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A PICTURE BOOK SERIES

Money smarts, told through friendly characters.

Penny and Max head into the Market of Candle Hollow to meet eleven candlestick characters, from Hank the Hammer to Dottie the Doji. Each one teaches a real chart pattern, in a way a kid can follow.

Book 1: Single-Candle Friends
Get it on Kindle Kindle ebook $6.99 · Ages 6–13
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Martial Arts: A Way of Life

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A VALUES BOOK FOR KIDS

Strong kicks are only the beginning.

Twelve values, from respect and loyalty to compassion and courage, each explained in simple words kids understand. By Grand Master Rod Bohorquez, 9th Dan.

A Values Book for Kids
Buy on Amazon Paperback $12.99 · Ages 4–13
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Perfect for birthdays, road trips, rainy days, and classrooms. Questions or bulk orders? Email info@papyropress.com

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