Written before he became president, this newly published children's book by Barack Obama is in the form of a sweet and optimistic letter addressed to his daughters Malia and Sasha. As he counts down all the attributes that he sees in his girls, he provides an example from American history that illustrates that same trait - thirteen in all, representing a good mix of men and women, professions, ethnicities and races. The point is that just as these famous Americans used their talents and skills to contribute to our country's culture and advancement, young people should identify and nurture their own talents and skills as well. The illustrations are richly detailed and the back of the book contains a bit of extra information on all the historical figures. Parents can use the book to talk about their own children's special qualities and even brainstorm other iconic figures that have similar traits. Find this selection in the picture book section of your library at E OBA.
Submitted by Ms. Susan
Courtesy of Sequoyah Regional Library System
Library website: http://www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org
