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Grace for President
by Kelly Dipucchio

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Publisher Comments:

"Where are the girls?" When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. And she immediately starts off her political career as a candidate the school's mock election. But soon, she realizes that she has entered a tough race. Her popular opponent claims to be the "best man for the job"--and seems to have captured all the male votes--while Grace concentrates on being the best person . In this timely story, author Kelly DiPucchio not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system, but also teaches them the value of hard work, courage, and independent thought--and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.

Review:

"DiPucchio (Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom!) delivers a lively and well-timed lesson on the electoral system. Grace, dismayed to learn there has never been a female U.S. president, announces she'd like to hold that office someday. Calling it a 'star-spangled idea,' the teacher organizes an election, with each student representing a different state and casting its allotted number of electoral votes. Depicted with comical hyperbole in Pham's (Freckleface Strawberry) characteristic style, Grace's superstar opponent is smart, popular, athletic Thomas. Shrewdly calculating that the boys hold more electoral votes than the girls, Thomas studies and plays soccer while Grace diligently delivers speeches, offers free cupcakes, holds rallies and even begins to fulfill her campaign promises (the text doesn't comment on the other obvious difference: Thomas is white and Grace is a child of color). Not surprisingly, a boy casts the winning ballot for Grace, proclaiming her 'the best person for the job.' High-spirited images include Grace posing as Lady Liberty, speaking from the top of a bunting-draped jungle gym and kissing a baby. (The don't-miss-it picture is at the beginning, of kids looking at a poster containing the presidents' portraits, all of them rendered to an almost photographic likeness by Pham). An endnote clarifies the workings of the Electoral College. Ages 5-9. (Feb.)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

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bsdaniel, June 18, 2008 (view all comments by bsdaniel)
I really enjoyed this book! It allows children to become active and understand how elections are carried out. It is an excellent choice since we are going through the election process now!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780786839193
Author:
Dipucchio, Kelly
Publisher:
Hyperion Books for Children
Illustrator:
Pham, LeUyen
Author:
DiPucchio, Kelly
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Juvenile fiction
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
Presidents
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General
Publication Date:
February 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
11.05x8.84x.41 in. .89 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
12-22