7 Vegbooks reviews tagged Washington D.C..
Historically inspired children’s books shine, I think, when they don’t try to take on too much of an era or answer all questions because they can spark an interest in further investigation on the part of the reader.…
Tags: Black History MonthEarly ElementaryEugene WaltonHistoryHoma WoodrumIllustrationPhilip ReidR. Gregory ChristieSlaverySteven Sellers LaphamWashington D.C.
We had so much fun reading through a review copy of Presidential Pets by Julie Moberg. Initially, because of the caricaturish drawing style, I didn’t think my kids would like it; they are much more into more…
Tags: Abraham LincolnCompanion AnimalsDogsIllustrationJeff Albrecht StudiosJulie MobergKristin WaldOlder ElementaryPresidentPresident TaylorWashington D.C.White House
I received this book as a review copy. It is a picture book based on the Woody Guthrie song. The book takes the reader on a road trip through the United States, with images from New York City to Washington, D.C., to…
Tags: Car TripsCarsFishingGolden Gate BridgeJennifer KaliLift-a-FlapMount RushmoreNew York CityScott MenchinWashington D.C.Woody Guthrie
In honor of Squirrel Appreciation Day, I thought it would be appropriate to review a book that my daughter received from some fellow squirrel enthusiasts entitled One More Acorn. The story follows a father grey…
Tags: AutumnCivil RightsDon FreemanEarly ElementaryFallPreschoolersPresident KennedyRoy FreemanSeasonsSquirrelsUrban WildlifeWashington D.C.
I like the idea of this book. Eight-year-old Amanda uses her IMAGINATION to pretend that she is president. When she is president, she and her dog Coolidge will have the run of the White House, attending state dinners…
Tags: animal rightsAnimal Rights Books for KidsDogsEarly ElementaryFemale ProtagonistFeminismJennifer KaliKeith A. GastonPreschoolersPresidentSue PyattWashington D.C.White House
I’m charmed by Carole Boston Weatherford’s picture book on how First Dog Bo became part of the First Family. Living in Washington, DC, my family and I are intimate with the president’s motorcade, helicopters, and…
Tags: Amy BatesBarack ObamaCarole Boston WeatherfordCompanion AnimalsDogsEarly ElementaryFamilyPreschoolersPresidentWashington D.C.White House
Abraham Lincoln’s son, Tad (also called Tadpole by his father), was a sure spitfire in the White House, allegedly bombarding the Cabinet Room door with a toy cannon, amongst other antics. In Gary Hines’ Thanksgiving…
Tags: Abraham LincolnCarolyn M. MullinEarly ElementaryGary HinesHoliday BooksPardoning of the TurkeyPreschoolersPresidentThanksgivingTurkeysWashington D.C.White House