If I Were President

by Catherine Stier

Book Overview

2000 SSLI Honor Book-Social Studies (Grades K-6)
IRA Los Angeles' 100 Best Books

A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president.

Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn't have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. "Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!"

If you were president, there would be a lot of work...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807535427
• ISBN13: 9780807535424
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.7" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Age appropriate, thorough book about the President

This book is written from a child's prespective.... if I were the President I would... It goes through the main duties of a president in an interesting, clear way accomapnied with nice illustrations. I loved that it explained in simple terms that the President does what he things is best (with help of cabinet..), but not everyone agrees. What a great first introduction for 4-8 year olds!

excellen for kindergarten

This is a great book for kindergarteners: good pictures, text that is completely on their level, not too long. The information is appropriate and makes the office of president something they will understand better.

Super choice!

This book is a winner! If I Were President is a fun, yet informative, book about the presidency for a young child. Illustrations are appealing to kids and the text is easily understood. A delightful read aloud for adult and child!

Finally an age appropriate book about Presidents!

I am a Kindergarten teacher and I really appreciate having books to use that give accurate information on topics I teach. This book does a super job describing the responsibilites of Presidents. We are even told that not everyone will agree with the decisions that the President makes and that the President will not always agree with congress (veto). The kids loved the part where the President's dog is in the newspaper because she had puppies. The use of children in the illustrations was appealing to my students. Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade teachers should get this book!

If I Were President

This charming book will delight children and it's fun for parents, too. It gives insight into everyday Whitehouse life while providing factual information. Maybe it will even inspire a future presidential candidate.