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48 pp.
| Scholastic |
October, 2004 |
TradeISBN 0-439-44373-3$16.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
David A. Johnson.
Double-page spreads with titles such as "Snappiest Pet," "Tiniest Dog," and "Most Pampered" introduce the wide variety of animals that have lived at the White House. Accompanied by well-rendered illustrations, the concise text describes Thomas Jefferson's grizzly cubs, Woodrow Wilson's sheep, and Calvin Coolidge's raccoon, as well as other more typical pets. A list of all presidential pets is included. Bib.