In honor of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays we read some entertaining books to the kids.
Dolley Madison Saves George Washington by Don Brown
Grades 3-6
In this book we learned that Dolley Madison did more than just make delicious dessert cakes. She was the first woman in the White House and loved to host "drawing rooms". She was known for her beautiful gowns and outrageous turbans. We learned about the painting of President Washington and how she saved it from fire caused by the 1814 invasion of Britain. The famous painting still hangs in the White house today. Thanks Dolley!
Abe Lincoln's Hat by Martha Brenner
All grades
In this selection we learned how down to earth Abraham Lincoln was. That he enjoyed a good joke and that he could take a joke as well. Even though he was educated (and very wise) he was also not as organized as you might think. So he used his tall hat to put important and special papers in so he could find them easily. I feel the students enjoyed this book even though it is a "step 3" reader. It is well written and very informative.
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