My daughter loves books. I started reading to her when she was in the womb and she popped out with a bookmark in hand -- okay, maybe not so much. But she really loves books. Her one-year-old brother, on the other hand, loves to destroy them. Now, I love to shop and buy my kids lovely, wonderful things, but times are hard and we have been in buckle-down-mode when it comes to our finances. I am certain many of you can relate - don't act brand new! Well, I don't know about you, but I can't afford to keep buying books for my little Sunshine when the-book-destroyer continues to tear them apart. So one day, after watching one of Oprah's 'saving money' shows, I decided that my family needed start going to the library instead of buying books and magazines. How excited was Sunshine when we ventured to Uptown/Downtown Charlotte and entered ImaginOn, a center that houses the Children's Public Library and The Children's Theater of Charlotte. She was so excited when she was handed her very own, very special library card! That place is awesome. "Loves it!"
Anyhoo, I digress, from the original intention of this post. Upon our first visit to ImaginOn I found the book, Grace for President, which was written by Kelly DiPucchio and Illustrated by one of my favorites, LeUyen Pham.
After taking this book home it quickly became one of Sunshine's favorites, and we usually get anywhere from 20-30 books when we go to the library. Grace for President, tells the story of Grace who sets out to become president of her 2nd grade class after learning that there has never been a woman in the U.S. Presidency. Through Grace's journey we learn about the electoral system and how it works. Now, don't get me wrong, my three year old still has no clue what a delegate is, but after reading this book she understands that there is hope that someone of her gender and her color can become president. And since this book was neither written nor illustrated by an african-american, I truly appreciate the fact that Grace is black. I'm telling you, I love this book! FYI, please don't confuse me with someone who writes reviews for money, because I am not the one. I really just love to share great things with great people. With the most historic presidential election looming around the corner, don't miss out on an excellent opportunity to involve your children in the process. You can find out more about this book by clicking on the picture. For those of you on a budget, like me, support your local library! Oh yeah, register to vote before it's too late!
Anyhoo, I digress, from the original intention of this post. Upon our first visit to ImaginOn I found the book, Grace for President, which was written by Kelly DiPucchio and Illustrated by one of my favorites, LeUyen Pham.
After taking this book home it quickly became one of Sunshine's favorites, and we usually get anywhere from 20-30 books when we go to the library. Grace for President, tells the story of Grace who sets out to become president of her 2nd grade class after learning that there has never been a woman in the U.S. Presidency. Through Grace's journey we learn about the electoral system and how it works. Now, don't get me wrong, my three year old still has no clue what a delegate is, but after reading this book she understands that there is hope that someone of her gender and her color can become president. And since this book was neither written nor illustrated by an african-american, I truly appreciate the fact that Grace is black. I'm telling you, I love this book! FYI, please don't confuse me with someone who writes reviews for money, because I am not the one. I really just love to share great things with great people. With the most historic presidential election looming around the corner, don't miss out on an excellent opportunity to involve your children in the process. You can find out more about this book by clicking on the picture. For those of you on a budget, like me, support your local library! Oh yeah, register to vote before it's too late!
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Sounds like a great find!!!
I second the suggestion, support your local libraries, especially with and for your children. The resources are spectacular and the adventures can be endless...
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