By Lane Smith

Illustrated by Lane Smith

On Sale: Jul 29, 2008
Page Count: 40 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9781423108467

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New York Times bestselling author-illustrator and Caldecott Honor-winner Lane Smith offers an entertaining and empowering vision of a strong girl in power, perfect for election season and Independence Day!

One confident little girl imagines what her day would be like if she ran the country: There would be executive orders to give, babies to kiss, tuna casseroles to veto, and so much more! Not to mention that recess would definitely require more security.

With deadpan wit and hilarious illustrations, best-selling picture book creator Lane Smith creates an unforgettable character any reader would vote for.

“A must-have title that will unite both sides of the (lunchroom) aisle.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Don’t miss John, Paul, George & Ben, also written and illustrated by Lane Smith!

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Lane Smith wrote and illustrated Grandpa Green, which was a 2012 Caldecott Honor book, and It's a Book, a New York Times bestseller which has been translated into more than twenty-five languages. His other authored works include the national bestsellers Madam President and John, Paul, George & Ben, and he has created art for many books including the Caldecott Honor winner The Stinky Cheese Man, The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, and I'm Just No Good at Rhyming (And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups), among many others. His books have been New York Times Best Illustrated Books on four occasions. In 2012, the Eric Carle Museum named him a Carle Artist for "lifelong innovation in the field of children's picture books," and in 2014, he was the recipient of the lifetime achievement award from the Society of Illustrators. Lane and his wife, book designer Molly Leach, live in rural Connecticut.

* "As in Smith's other spoofs, this book blends message with medium for maximum delight.... Hail to the chief!"
School Library Journal, starred review
* "Although there's some winking at adults, this book is very much for kids, who might even come away having learned a bit about presidential duties."
Booklist, starred review
"Though the Oval Office here is no more than a messy bedroom, this funny romp lightly delivers a hefty message for today's girls: The White House is yours for the taking."
Kirkus Reviews
"This is a must-have title that will unite both sides of the (lunchroom) aisle."
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Smith gazes into the national future and just as ably skewers the pitfalls of political office."
Publishers Weekly

Lane Smith

About the Illustrator

Lane Smith wrote and illustrated Grandpa Green, which was a 2012 Caldecott Honor book, and It’s a Book, which has been translated into more than twenty-five languages. His other works include the national bestsellers Madam President and John, Paul, George & Ben, the Caldecott Honor winner The Stinky Cheese Man, The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, Math Curse, and Science Verse, among others. His books have been New York Times Best Illustrated Books on four occasions. In 2012 the Eric Carle Museum named him an Honor Artist for lifelong innovation in the field of children’s books, and in 2014 he received the Society of Illustrators Lifetime Achievement award. Lane and his wife, book designer Molly Leach, live in rural Connecticut.

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