I heard quite a bit of buzz about Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out
last fall, but forgot about it until I was offered a sneak peak. And although I was only given a tiny taste, it was enough to know that the entree must be a fantastic feast.Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out
is a compilation of stories, poems, essays, illustrations, cartoons and historical tidbits that are engaging and informative (at least those I've previewed). With 108 children's literature authors and illustrators, the book forms a who’s-who for Kiddie Lit. 101 and additionally includes writings from various historical statesmen.Compiled by the National Children's Book and Literary Alliance, and eight years in the making, Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out
is a must for libraries and social studies classrooms. I’ve not seen anything quite so captivating in a long time.The National Children's Book and Literary Alliance has a fantastic website where one can download a President Obama sticker to add to the presidential time-line pages. Here's the site. The website also includes a few additional stories and information which you can navigate to by clicking on the Our White House> Web Exclusives tab (Or you can just click here).
Plus ... don't miss audio selections with several authors: Here.
And ...Teachers can check out their historical reference page: Here.
Thank You to The Picnic Basket & Candlewick for allowing me this tiny, but tasty, preview.
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