Synopses & Reviews
President John Quincy Adams had an unusual petan alligator! He kept it in the East Room of the White House. But President Adams wasnt the only commander-in-chief with an unusual pet. Along with a menagerie of dogs, cats, horses, and birds, presidents and their families also had pet snakes, raccoons, bears, cows, mice, and more.
Meet Thomas Jeffersons mockingbird, Dick, who ate from the presidents mouth; Warren Hardings dog, Laddie Boy, who was served a birthday cake made of dog biscuits; and Teddy Roosevelts pony, Algonquin, who rode up the White House elevator. Read all about the presidents pets with Mrs. Tuckers elementary class and then vote for your favorite White House pet!
Synopsis
Our U.S. presidents had all kinds of pets—lots of dogs and cats, of course—but they also had some very strange pets. Look inside to find your favorite pet.
About the Author
Peter and Cheryl Barnes are the author/illustrator team behind many books featuring animal characters that teach children about history and government, including the bestselling House Mouse, Senate Mouse, which teaches how Congress makes our laws, and Woodrow, the White House Mouse, about the White House and the presidents job. Peter is a journalist and broadcaster who reports on public policy issues in Washington, D.C. Cheryl is an illustrator with a background in architecture. They live in Alexandria, Virginia, have two grown daughters, and are the very proud grandparents of Tristan James Joyce.