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Adler, David A. , Adler, Michael S.

A Picture Book of Dolley and James Madison

32 pp. | Holiday | February, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8234-2009-4 $17.95

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Ronald Himler. The story opens with Washington, D.C., burning and Dolley Madison heroically rescuing valuable treasures from the Executive Mansion. The text loses some momentum as it goes back to summarize James's and Dolley's biographies individually, then their meeting and marriage. Information about Madison's presidency and the War of 1812 is also included. Sketchlike illustrations complete the offering. Timeline, websites. Bib.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale