The Adventures of Taylor and Ryan
What People Do: The Jobs to Be Done
Join siblings Taylor and Ryan as they play a magical game that leads them on an adventure exploring what people do — and the tools to help complete the job.
“Five, four, three, two, one! Show me a job that needs to be done!”
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A Magical Career Adventure for Young Minds
Taylor and Ryan's game takes them on a whirlwind tour of over 50 real-world professions — from doctors and firefighters to construction workers and lifeguards — all through the tools they use to get the job done.
Interactive Read-Aloud Fun
Kids shout "5, 4, 3, 2, 1!" and jump into each new career — reviewers compare it to a real-life Jumanji experience.
50+ Career Tools Identified
Every profession comes with the real tools of the trade, sparking conversations about how jobs get done.
Diverse, Relatable Characters
Taylor and Ryan's world reflects the world your child lives in — inclusive, vibrant, and full of possibility.
Award-Winning Series Debut
#1 Best Seller in Children's Reference & #184 in Children's How Things Work Books on Amazon.
Loved by Families Everywhere
Easy to read and has captivated my children's attention as they listen in on Taylor and Ryan's adventures. The illustrations capture the stories very well! Highly recommend.
Larry · Verified Purchase
Has a "Jumanji" feel, yet educational. It breaks out real life professions and introduces them to kids. I love how it identifies the items each profession uses on a day to day basis.
BeerBelly · Verified Purchase
A must read if you want a fun interactive book to share with your kid. The kids ended up shouting "5,4,3,2,1" and pretending to fly to a job. Sparked their imagination — highly recommended!
TBlj · Verified Purchase
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A Classroom Favorite for Career Day & Beyond
Perfect for preschool through 2nd grade — aligns with community helpers curriculum and sparks meaningful conversations about the world of work.
Read-Aloud Ready
The call-and-response countdown format turns every reading into an interactive group activity kids beg to repeat.
Curriculum Aligned
Supports community helpers units, career awareness standards, and social studies learning outcomes for K-2.
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Alexander Lee
Author · Baby Octopus Publishing
Alexander Lee is a highly accomplished children's book author and publisher whose debut book reached #1 in New Releases for a children's book on Amazon and landed the #1 spot on Amazon's Best Sellers List for Children's Reference. His wife and two children have been a significant source of inspiration throughout his journey as a writer of picture books.