Books About The White House · 25 titles considered

The Best The White House Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about the white house? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Fly Guy Presents: The White House
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Diana's White House Garden

By Elisa Carbone, Jen Hill (Illustrator)

A young girl living in the White House during World War II wants to do her part to help with the war effort

44 pages· 1,361 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 445 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016

Fly Guy Presents: The White House

A boy and his pet fly visit the White House and learn about its history and the President's role.

32 pages· 1,410 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 168 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Where Is the White House?

The story of the White House, from its construction to the present day.

112 pages· 8,105 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 470 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

White House White-out

Three friends try to solve the mystery of a missing dog and a kidnapping plot.

144 pages· 13,215 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,300 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2004

A Spy in the White House

By Ron Roy, Timothy Bush (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Capital Mysteries series

A young girl and her friend try to solve a mystery involving a spy in the White House

96 pages· 8,292 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 697 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

Abe Lincoln at Last!

Two siblings travel through time to meet Abraham Lincoln and help him during a difficult period in his life.

144 pages· 12,602 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,454 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Willow

By Dr Jill Biden, Kate Berube (Illustrator)

A cat's journey from farm to White House unveils new friendships and adventures.

48 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 262 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2009

Liberty Porter, First Daughter

A nine-year-old navigates life as the First Daughter in the White House, turning Washington upside down.

176 pages· 18,364 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 676 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2020

If You Want a Friend in Washington

Discover the quirky pets that have roamed the White House, from dogs to alligators.

44 pages
3.9/5 Goodreads · 197 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Madeline at the White House

Madeline's midnight adventure in D.C. leads to unexpected rule-breaking fun.

48 pages· 646 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 564 ratings
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The White House Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about the white house for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Michelle's Garden

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A First Lady's garden grows into a national inspiration.

So You Want to Be President?

Ages 7–10 · 2000

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

The Story of the White House

Ages 4–8 · 1991

Uncover secrets of the White House and its residents.

Barack Obama

Ages 7–10 · 2013

Journey from childhood to presidency, uncovering a leader's legacy.

Wackiest White House Pets

2004

Discover the wild and whimsical pets that roamed the White House.

Ghosts of the White House

Ages 7–10 · 1998

A girl meets ghostly presidents on a White House tour.

The White House Cat

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Discover the White House through the eyes of its clever first cat.

Michelle Obama

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover the journey of a groundbreaking first lady.

The Most Haunted House in America

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Skeleton drummers rock a haunted White House Halloween party, but eerie chills await inside.

If I Had Your Vote

Ages 3–7 · 2020

The Cat in the Hat runs for president, promising whimsical changes to the White House.

Michelle Obama

Ages 5–8 · 2018

Discover how a determined girl from Chicago became a trailblazing First Lady.

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The White House Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about the white house for developing and independent readers.

What's in Washington, D.C.?

Ages 6–7 · 2009

Discover the history and significance of America's symbols in the U.S. capitol.

Chasing George Washington

Ages 7–10 · 2009

A White House tour turns chaotic when George Washington escapes from his portrait.

Time to Eat at the White House

Ages 6–7 · 2009

Discover the culinary secrets of the White House.

At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

Ages 8–12 · 2002

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