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beyondevak's review
4.0
This was such an interesting book. I really liked taking a look at the unique positions of some of the various first kids throughout history. We will revisit this one again, I am quite sure.
middle_name_joy's review
4.0
What's it like growing up in the White House? First Kids by Gibbs Davis answers that question with the experiences of presidents' children, including the Roosevelt clan, the Coolidge boys, Chelsea Clinton, and even the Obama girls. Some of the kids loved living at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, others did not, and still others let the power go to their head! What came through in all the anecdotes was the message that kids are kids, whether their father is POTUS or not.
Part of the Step Into Reading series, this easy-reader is at the reading paragraphs level. It's perfect for grade 2-3. The text is still large with the illustrations taking up whole or half pages. The introduction and all seven chapters are no longer than three or four pages. Children can finish the book in a timely period but also with the incremental accomplishments of completing each chapter.
I used this book as a selection for a pair of Literature Circles lessons. The second graders in my cooperating classroom love presidents, so I'm hoping that affection will extend to the children of presidents.
Part of the Step Into Reading series, this easy-reader is at the reading paragraphs level. It's perfect for grade 2-3. The text is still large with the illustrations taking up whole or half pages. The introduction and all seven chapters are no longer than three or four pages. Children can finish the book in a timely period but also with the incremental accomplishments of completing each chapter.
I used this book as a selection for a pair of Literature Circles lessons. The second graders in my cooperating classroom love presidents, so I'm hoping that affection will extend to the children of presidents.
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