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Van Steenwyk, Elizabeth

First Dog Fala

32 pp. | Peachtree | September, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-1-56145-411-2 $16.95
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Michael G. Montgomery. This book is a "biography" of FDR's Scottie companion Fala, from puppyhood to old age. Focusing mostly on the dog, the story also touches on important moments in Roosevelt's presidency. Muted oil paintings and frisky black-and-white spot art capture the pup's personality. A short afterword includes a photo of the FDR memorial, including its statue of Fala.
Reviewer: Betsy Murray

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