In the summer of of 2001, I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. with my family. This experience was truly a trip of a lifetime for me as we were able to take a tour of the White House, visit the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, read the thousands of names of those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War, and attend a session in Congress at the U.S. Capitol. In addition, I stood in awe as I visited the thousands of graves at the Arlington National Cemetery. When I think back to that eye-opening historical experience, I feel very blessed to live in America. As I read So You Want to Be President? I was reminded of my firsthand experience. I also remembered watching history unfold just a few short weeks ago as our first African American President was sworn into office.
I truly enjoyed reading this story! The author and illustrator both did remarkable job of captivating U.S. history in a "kid-friendly" way. The manner in which Judith St. George presented interesting facts about former presidents was well-written and very enlightening. Furthermore, I enjoyed learning the information in this book. For example, I did not know that Theodore Roosevelt's children had numerous animals in the White House! The illustrator, David Small, also contributed to the overall success of the story. I feel his cartoon-like drawings of the former presidents were accurate and quite humorous. After reading the story, I gained a better understanding of how effective and organized presentation of historical facts can intrigue even young minds.
I actually haven't read any more of St. George's works. However, I did view other books she has written, such as You're on Your Way, George Washington and her most recent book, Stand Tall, Abe Lincoln. By looking at some of her other works, it appears that she has a strong passion for writing on American historical figures.
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