Author: Judith St. George
Title: So You Want to be President?
Publisher: Philomel, 2000
Grade Level: 3-6
Summary: A study of the characteristics of the United States Presidents.
Strengths: This book is full of interesting and funny facts and caricatures. It studies the characteristics of the U.S. Presidents and even offers advice for children who want to become the President themselves. It is extremely funny and provides a light and new way to study the Presidents. It also sends a great message, that the U.S. Presidents came from all types of backgrounds, emphasizing the message that anyone can become President.
Concerns: Prior knowledge of the Presidents would be extremely helpful in order to understand St. George’s humor both in her facts and the caricatures. I think some children would miss the humor associated with this book without proper background information.
Classroom Use: This book would certainly be an interesting addition to any Presidential unit or election season. It would be interesting to study the Presidents’ backgrounds as well as things that made them each special as the U.S. President.
*Capitol Choice Book, 2000
* Caldecott Winner, 2001
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