My Senator and Me, Edward M. Kennedy
My Senator and Me, Edward M. Kennedy
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My Senator and Me

Author: Edward M. Kennedy

Narrator: David de Vries & Edward M. Kennedy

Unabridged: 1 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2010


Synopsis

There's an old saying: "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." A few years ago, Senator Ted Kennedy decided to do just that. Now his beloved Portuguese Water Dog Champion Amigo's Seventh Wave (nicknamed Splash) is the most famous canine on Capitol Hill. Here we follow Senator Kennedy and Splash through a busy day in D.C., from press conferences to meetings with school groups to committee discussions to a floor vote. The result is an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at the life of one of the most energetic figures in American politics -- and, of course, his equally famous owner.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Maya on November 20, 2019

Published in 2006. I loved this book! I learned a new story. I could relate to the love the senator had for his dog. I would read this to my class and have students talk about their own pets.......more

Goodreads review by Heather on August 27, 2021

View the world of Washington, D.C. from the perspective of adorable Senate pet 'Splash' and his personal Senator Edward Kennedy. Splash accompanies Kennedy on his daily duties and responsibilities, and there is always room for fun and games.......more

Goodreads review by Kelli on September 06, 2012

It is a bonus that this book was written by a senator and is a bonus to share with the students. . It gives information about Washington D.C. and many political activities without being a boring lecture-type book since the main character is the Senator's family dog who is telling the reader about al......more

Goodreads review by Lynn on January 02, 2015

My Senator and Me is an informative tale humorously told through the eyes of Senator Kennedy's Portuguese Water dog, Splash. He tells how he accompanies the Senator to his office in Washington D.C. on a daily basis. It is a teaching tool for children as Splash tells what life is like for a legislato......more

Goodreads review by Clare on December 31, 2012

This book is a simplified look at the Senate from Senator Ted Kennedy's dog's perspective. This book would be ideal for second or third graders. The book describes the physical setting of the Capitol, as Splash follows Senator Ted Kennedy around for the day. The illustrations are good, but not compl......more