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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An "and informative look at the pets--from Calvin Coolidge's wallaby to Teddy Roosevelt's flying squirrels--that have passed through the White House gates"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>A clever, funny, and informative look at the pets--from Calvin Coolidge's wallaby to Teddy Roosevelt's flying squirrels--that have passed through the White House gates. Perfect for fans of </b><b><i>I Am George Washington</i></b><b> and </b><b><i>So You Want to Be President?</i></b></b> <p/>President Truman famously said, If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog. And a dog is what many presidents got. From James Garfield to Calvin Coolidge to Richard Nixon, presidents often found a friend in Fido (in fact, Abe Lincoln's pup was actually named Fido). Others preferred cats, horses, small critters, or even big, ferocious animals like bears and alligators. With a catchy refrain (If you want a friend in Washington . . ., ), this is a funny, educational book about the animals that have passed through the White House. Whether it's favorite dogs like Barbara Bush's Millie or the Obamas' Bo; Abraham Lincoln's cat, Dixie; Calvin Coolidge's hippo, Billy; or Andrew Jackson's foul-mouthed parrot, Poll, Erin McGill brings to life a menagerie of presidential pets in this entertaining, whimsical, and carefully researched picture book that's perfect for animal lovers and history buffs alike.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Great, fascinating, <b>lighthearted fun</b>." --<i>Kirkus Reviews, </i> starred review<i> <br></i><br>"The White House was often as much a menagerie as a residence. <b>A fetching sidelight on U.S. history</b>." --<i>Booklist, s</i>tarred review <p/>"<b>Contains fascinating facts with charming ­illustrations</b>--perfect for conveying historical tidbits to young children." --<i>School Library Journal, s</i>tarred review <p/>"This book is<b> a treat</b>." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><i><br></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Erin McGill </b>received a BFA in illustration at Pratt Institute, where she discovered her love of patterns, textiles, and collage. She is the recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats Memorial Fellowship, a Highlights Foundation grant, the SCBWI Portfolio Award, and the SCBWI Award for Humor. She is the author-illustrator of I DO NOT LIKE AL'S HAT, with two picture books forthcoming. This is her first nonfiction project.

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