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 I Am
George Washington and So You Want to Be President?
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.