In the time-honored tradition of political commentary, author Judith St. George and Caldecott Medal winner/illustrator David Small celebrate the public and private lives of forty-two Presidents with humor and flair. Imparting much information and many laughs, this rip-roaring look at the men who have all wanted to be President deserves a place on every library and classroom shelf.
Awards: Caldecott Medal Book; ALA Notable Book; Earphones Award for Exceptional Audio, AudioFile Magazine
St. George's romp through history, pointing out the similarities and peccadilloes of our famous forefathers, is absorbing and entertaining, offering little bits of presidential trivia. Touching subjects pertinent to kids, like presidential pets, homework, and the negatives and positives of the job, St. George's text is full of fascinating detail. Next, add an excellent score--jaunty, bouncy versions of a variety of patriotic songs--and a perfect narrator. Stockard Channing narrates like an old-time barker and manages to be slightly irreverent as well. She changes moods easily while pointing out the all-too-human highs and lows of our presidential history. Although some of the humor and vocabulary make this appropriate for older students, younger students will definitely enjoy the illustrations and information. W.L.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award, 2003 ALA Notable Recording (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine
School Library Journal...
Playful renditions of 'Hail to the Chief' provide a musical backdrop for St. George's portrayal of the diverse and often eccentric men who have held our nation's highest office. Best of the Best List.
AudioFile...
“...absorbing and entertaining, offering little bits of presidential trivia.... Next, add an excellent score--jaunty, bouncy versions of a variety of patriotic songs--and a perfect narrator. Stockard Channing narrates like an old-time barker and manages to be slightly irreverent as well.... Although some of the humor and vocabulary make this appropriate for older students, younger students will definitely enjoy the illustrations and information."
ALA Notable Recordings Committee...
“Stockard Channing infuses this Caldecott winner with life and wry humor.”
Recess!...
“This compilation of historical facts, anecdotes, and quippy commentary is a good starting point for a younger child to begin learning about the most powerful office in the country, if not the world -- from the heights and pets of the presidents to their epicurean and haberdashery styles.”
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