My Little Golden Book About The White House

My Little Golden Book About...

by Jen Arena, Viviana Garófoli (Illustrations)

Now the littlest readers can learn about the White House--how it came to be, and what it's like to live there!

In this engaging Little Golden Book, preschoolers will enjoy fascinating stories about the White House and some of the presidents, First Families, and even First Pets who have lived there. Simple words and bright artwork bring to life the story of how the White House came to be, and how it has changed over time.

Little ones will learn that George Washington himself chose the building site, and that nearly every president has left his mark--from Thomas Jefferson's introduction of "water closets"--early toilets!--to Michelle Obama's vegetable garden. And kids will gain a clear understanding of the role the White House plays in American life and culture. Fun anecdotes about the rowdy Roosevelt children riding metal trays down the staircase, the annual Easter Egg Roll, and how the White House once kept cows for milk complete this charming nonfiction Little Golden Book.


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Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

24 pages, Hardcover

Published May 7, 2019

About the author

Jen Arena is lucky to have been surrounded by great children’s books her whole life. As a teenager, she worked at a children’s-only indie bookstore in Pennsylvania, and after graduating from college, she made her way to New York City, where she found a job in children's book publishing. Since then, she’s written many books for kids. She recently left New York and now lives in Florida, surrounded by sunshine, palm trees, and really weird birds.

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun basic introduction to the White House

[Set · Rating 1 out of 5]

"Michelle" is in it...kick drop into the trash.

[EMMANUEL · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wished they had more political exposure books for kids at the bookstore. I believe it’s so important to have such literary works and products available to the demographic to help fashion and encourage children, for obvious reasons of what a bookstore provides for a society and community, into becoming modeled contributing citizens to their community and nation.

Great book to have for any age demographic. Well.... that’s what I believe.

[Sean Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arena Attack #12
The President's House, The People's House, The White House.
Interesting facts and information about the White House.
It could be used to bring up discussion about the place where the leader of the nation lives, and then think about other nations and where there leaders live.

[Jeanine · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an adorable picture book! The history of The White House is detailed from George Washington's selection of the design to Michelle Obama's growing vegetables next to the tennis courts. A very good way to introduce little ones to US history.

[Jocelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Little Golden Book is very informative about the most recognizable home in America. It is filled with interesting facts and simple colorful illustrations.

[Little Seesaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this little golden book about the White House. So many interesting facts.

[Travelmaven · Rating 4 out of 5]

History of the building, people who made it, people (and pets) who've lived in it. A read aloud for little ones.