My Senator and Me

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

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

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

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

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