New book list!
Every president has a story, and these picture books bring them to life in fun and engaging ways! From Abraham Lincoln’s love of books to Theodore Roosevelt’s adventurous spirit, this collection highlights the unique traits and moments that make each president memorable.
(There are so many great kids' books about presidents that we have another post just for nonfiction overviews of all of the presidents.)
President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath
Hilarious picture book retelling of a famous presidential incident
George Washington's Spectacular Spectacles
Charming true story of Washington's post-Revolution challenges
Worst of Friends
Humorous and poignant story of the friendship and political rivalry between Jefferson and Adams
The Camping Trip that Changed America
Story of Teddy Roosevelt's camping trip that lead to the National Parks
Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library
Delightful biography of Jefferson through the lens of his library
Big George: How a Shy Boy Became President Washington
Moving biography of George Washington’s early life and character
Miss Paul and the President
Story of President Wilson and a suffragette's disagreement about women voting
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books
Moving story of how books changed Lincoln, and he changed the world
PEW! The Stinky And Legen-dairy Gift
Hilarious true story of a stinky gift given to Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Hunt
Delightful true story about Thomas Jefferson’s search for mammoth bones
The Painter and the President
Expressive story of the creation of Washington's most famous portrait
Dangerous Crossing: The Revolutionary Voyage of John Quincy Adams
Exciting story of a formative secret mission for two future presidents, one just a boy, during the Revolutionary War