So You Want to Be President?
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000 · Est. 18 min read-aloud

So You Want to Be President?

Written by Judith St. George · Illustrated by David Small

Discover the quirks and humanity of forty-two presidents in this updated classic.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,604 ratings
48 pages· 2,283 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud· 850L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the fascinating quirks and humanity of forty-two U.S. presidents in this updated classic. With new illustrations and facts, including the addition of George W. Bush, this book humorously reveals the unique traits of those who have held one of the world's most powerful positions. Dive into the presidential family tree and uncover the stories behind the leaders who shaped history. Perfect for election years and beyond, this engaging journey through the past offers a fresh perspective on the men who have led the nation.

From the publisher

This new version of the Caldecott-winning classic by illustrator David Small and author Judith St. George is updated with current facts and new illustrations to include our forty-second president, George W. Bush. There are now three Georges in the catalog of presidential names, a Bush alongside the presidential family tree, and a new face on the endpaper portraiture.

Hilariously illustrated by Small, this celebration by St. George shows us the foibles, quirks and humanity of forty-two men who have risen to one of the most powerful positions in the world. Perfect for this election year–and every year!

Awards

Caldecott Medal (2001)
At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
2,283
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
850L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~T
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
39885
Publication
Published
August 19, 2004
First published
January 1, 2000
Publisher
Philomel Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399243172
LCCN
2004004464
OCLC
54544042

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