So You Want to be President?

Presidents, presidents everywhere. This book is full of fun and interesting facts about the presidents of the US; the good, the bad and the bizarre. Each president here is mentioned at least once for something. Most of them have similar names or lived in log cabins - 9. There have been 6 presidents......more

This is full of a lot of fun facts and comical quotes. You may or may not agree with a few political comments towards the end but they're not big enough to be a hindrance to enjoying this book. I got a kick out of this quote: "Truman's Vice President, Alben Barkley, told about a man who had two sons......more

"If you want to be President—a good President—pattern yourself after the best. Our best have asked more of themselves than they thought they could give. They have had the courage, spirit, and will to do what they knew was right. Most of all, their first priority has always been the people and the co......more

Continuing my survey of Caldecott Medal winners, this picture book won in 2000. Illustrated by David Small in political commentary style, it covers 42 Presidents of the United States from George Washington to Bill Clinton. As it says on page 16, "Presidents have come in all shapes and sizes." James......more

So You Want to Be President? By: Judith St. George Illustrated by: David Small Publication Date: 2000 “The president doesn’t have to eat yucky vegetables.” In this Caldecott medal winter, George takes the reader on a lengthy journey of all the presidents from George Washington to William Clinton. Sma......more