Book
What's the big deal about first ladies? / written by Ruby Shamir ; illustrated by Matt Faulkner.
Discusses what made each first lady unique and describes their role, ambitions, and partnerships with their presidential husbands.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780399547249
- ISBN: 039954724X
- Physical Description: 34 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Philomel Books, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Age 4-8. Grades K-3. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Presidents' spouses > United States. Presidents' spouses > United States > Biography. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kenton County.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | J 973.0992 Sham (Text) | 33126022034171 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2016 December
K-Gr 3âPast and recent first ladies are brought to light in this informative picture book. Each spread is dedicated to a general question about the first ladies and their accomplishments or challenges. The main text answers and explains, for instance, the evolution of the role of the first lady, while smaller inserts provide specific examples or bits of trivia. (Lucy Hayes was nicknamed "Lemonade Lucy" because she didn't serve alcohol at the White House. Frances Cleveland hosted special receptions for working women.) Watercolor and pencil illustrations are finely rendered, hinting at humor but nicely avoiding caricature. The text is friendly, chatty, and inviting and often addresses readers directly ("Close your eyesâ¦imagine if one of your parents became president of the United States."). This title does an excellent job of highlighting the important roles that these women played throughout history, whether it was enacting innovative initiatives (at home or abroad) or simply expanding the presence of women in U.S. culture. A chronological list of the presidents and the first ladies can be found in the back matter. A final page will be included with the 2016 election results. VERDICT A delightful introduction to America's first ladies for elementary U.S. history collections.âAnne Chapman Callaghan, Racine Public Library, WI. Copyright 2016 School Library Journal.