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Picture Books about Presidents

Did you know that President Taft was so big he needed to have a jumbo-sized bathtub installed in the White House? Or that George Washington’s first set of false teeth were made out of hippopotamus ivory? If your kids think history is boring, these books just might change their minds!

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Abe's Honest Words book cover

Abe’s Honest Words
by Doreen Rappaport

The words he read shaped Abraham Lincoln’s life. And when he became the president of a troubled country, those words shaped his presidency and the course of a nation.

George Washington's Teeth book cover

George Washington’s Teeth
by Deborah Chandra

In George Washington’s Teeth, hilarity ensues as authors Deborah Chandra and Madeleine Comora present a historical account of the life—and teeth—of George Washington.

So You Want to Be President? book cover

So You Want to Be President?
by Judith St. George

In So You Want to Be President, Judith St. George reveals the idiosyncrasies that show our presidents were ordinary people, and invites readers to compare themselves to these famous men.

If the Walls Could Talk book cover

If the Walls Could Talk
by Jane O’Connor

Jane O’Connor’s informative text, inspiring quotes, and hilarious stories from some of the White House’s most famous residents remind readers that the White House is more than just a house—it’s a home.

Looking at Lincoln book cover

Looking at Lincoln
by Maira Kalman

Looking at Lincoln is an endearing patriotic tribute to one of the United States’s most beloved presidents. In its unique style, the book reveals much about the man, his family, and the ups and downs of his life and presidency.

Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek book cover

Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek
by Deborah Hopkinson

Based on a true story, Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek turns a slice of history into a tall tale, providing readers with an unusual (and amusing) glimpse into the childhood antics of one of history’s great men.

Presidential Picture Books - Grace for President

Grace for President
by Kelly DiPucchio

Grace is shocked when she learns that there has never been a girl President of the United States—ever! So, she sets out to change that, and the first step is winning her school’s election. But can she win more votes than the most popular boy in school?

Presidential Picture Books - President Taft is Stuck in the Bath

President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath
by Marc Barnett

President Taft probably didn’t want to be remembered for getting stuck in the bathtub—but that’s the (possibly fictional) event retold in this laugh-out-loud picture book! No one can figure out how to free him. Can his wife find a way before it’s too late?

Presidential Picture Books - Nice Work, Franklin!

Nice Work, Franklin!
by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain

Franklin Roosevelt is a determined man: determined that polio will not stop him from becoming president, and determined to be the best president he can be. But is determination enough to help him rescue the entire country from a terrible problem?

Presidential Picture Books - A Picture Book of George Washington

A Picture Book of George Washington
by David A. Adler

Everyone’s heard of George Washington—but do you know what his life was like? This picture book provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of colonial America and shows how a great man rose from humble beginnings to become the very first President of the United States.

Presidential Picture Books - Duck for President

Duck for President
by Doreen Cronin

On Farmer Brown’s farm, things don’t always go as smoothly as Duck thinks they should. In fact, Duck thinks he could run the farm BETTER than Farmer Brown, so he decides to run for president … of the farm! But that’s only the beginning of his journey into politics—and into trouble!

Presidential Picture Books - Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library

Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library
by Barb Rosenstock

Thomas Jefferson has always collected books. But not everyone has access to as many books as he does—and he is determined to change that. Learn how the Library of Congress came to be and how Thomas Jefferson worked to make it the best (and biggest!) library in America.

Presidential Picture Books - If I were President

If I Were President
by Catherine Stier

What would life be like if you were president? In this picture book, several children imagine exactly that! They know the job isn’t all fun and games—there’s serious work to be done—but they all agree that being president is definitely something worth dreaming about!

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Nicole

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Farmer George Plants a Nation by Peggy Thomas

Robin

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Thank you, Nicole!

Cella Logan

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Such great book ideas for Presidents Day! My boys love learning about our history

Michelle Vazquez

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Love it

Jennifer Turco

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There are some great ideas here!

Robin

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Thank you, Jennifer!

Sarah

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Love this book list! This will be a fun way to incorporate learning and reading into our summer learning. My kids love story time at our house. No one is too old for a great read-aloud. :)

Robin

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So, true, Sarah! I read aloud to my children well into their teen years!

Shelby Cleland

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Great book list. I’m saving this for next year!

Robin

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Thank you, Shelby!

Jenna Caldwell

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Super excited to introduce some of these suggestions into our homeschool this year!

Robin

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Wonderful to hear, Jenna!

Amber Gates

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They look like such fantastic resources!

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Thank you, Amber!

Debbie

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Wow this is great!

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Thank you, Debbie!

Gina

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I am so excited to add some of these books to our home library!

Robin

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Great idea, Gina!

Val

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This is such a helpful list! Thanks!

Michelle

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What a great list!

Sarah T

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Love these suggestions. I still get excited about picture books in my thirties, and use them a lot in our homeschool. Thank you!

C.

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What great suggestions! We will have to look up some of these on our next library trip!

Mary Dustin

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This is a great list

Rachel Denning

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This is a fun post!

Amanda

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My kids love learning about the presidents! This is great!

Janelle

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These are great book suggestions!! Thank you!

Jessica

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Can’t wait to look at some of these books!

Sabrina

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Cute! It is always fun to make history more interesting!

Tara

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My daughter loves presidential trivia! I’ll have to look for these books at the library!

Robin E.

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I hope you find a lot of them for your daughter to enjoy, Tara!

Maurine

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I am so excited to read some of these books with my daughter about the presidents!

Robin E.

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Great, Maurine!

Jennifer D.

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This looks like an interesting list.

Robin E.

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I hope you find lots to enjoy in this list, Jennifer!

ANGELA

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I can’t wait to get to thelibrary and check out several of these books! This is the best way to learn history in my opinion.

Tammy

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This is a great resource!

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This is a great list, thanks!

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Erin

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These are great suggestions! Thanks for the list!