Of Thee I Sing [hc]
A Letter to My Daughters
Written by Barack Obama & illustrated by Loren Long [Ohio]
In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children. 40 pages
"Long's exceptional artwork has a timeless, Rockwellian quality that serves the text well, and the congregation of the children at the book's conclusion will have readers looking and looking again. An addendum features a bit more about each person highlighted. Parents will be happy to talk to their own children about how creative or kind or strong they are and reiterate, as the president does, their place in the American family." -Booklist, Starred Review (Kindergarten-Grade 3)
November 16, 2010
Signed copies by illustrator are available
AR Level=6.0; Lexile Level=830
