George Washington's Birthday: A Mostly True Tale

A perfect picture book biography from award-winning author Margaret McNamara and New Yorker artist Barry Blitt comes this partly true and completely funny story of George Washington's 7th birthday. In this clever approach to history, readers will discover the truths and myths about George Washington. Did George Washington wear a wig? No. Did George Washington cut down a cherry tree? Probably not. Readers young and old who are used to seeing George Washington as an old man, will get a new look at the first president--as a kid. Perfect for classrooms, Presidents' Day, or as a birthday gift.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Studio
Published: 01/10/2012
ISBN: 9780375844997
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.20w x 0.40d
Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/07/2011 pg. 67
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2012
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2011
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2012 pg. 76
School Library Journal 01/01/2012 pg. 82
New York Times Book Review 01/15/2012 pg. 17
Booklist 02/01/2012 pg. 98
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 35 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 148823 / George Washington's Birthday: A Mostly True Tale
Reading Level: 4.1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5