George Washington's Breakfast

By Jean Fritz, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)

A curious boy uncovers secrets about his namesake, George Washington.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Young George Washington Allen is on a quest to uncover everything about his famous namesake, even down to his breakfast habits. With determination and a knack for research, George dives into history, blending biography, cooking, and a child's curiosity. What surprising truths will he discover about the first president? This engaging journey makes history come alive, offering a delightful mix of humor and learning.

From the publisher

A fun take on history from Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz!

George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake, including what the first president ate for breakfast!

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 48
Reading age: 7–10
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 710L

Themes & topics

Books about George Washington Books about perseverance Books about cooking and food Books about curiosity Books about breakfast

What readers & critics say

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“With a boy named after the famous George Washington, we go on a research adventure looking for what George Washington may have eaten for breakfast. They search library books, check the Smithsonian museum and even visit Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington himself. The joy of this book comes from the persistence of the young boy to find out something he didn't know before.”

Mom of Boys

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