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George Washington: A Little Golden Book Biography

Illustrated by Viviana Garofoli
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Hardcover
$5.99 US
6.6"W x 8"H x 0.21"D   | 4 oz | 72 per carton
On sale Nov 01, 2016 | 24 Pages | 9781101939697
Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about our first president George Washington! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
 
Bright, appealing artwork and simple words introduce the youngest readers to our first president with engaging anecdotes, beginning with how young George liked to study and ride his horse. Fun facts at the end—such as that Washington’s image can be found on our dollar bill, our postage stamps, and on Mount Rushmore—round out this charming Little Golden Book.

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Lori Haskins is a former editor of children's books and the author of some of our most successful Step into Reading titles, including Ducks in Muck and Too Many Dogs. View titles by Lori Haskins Houran
Viviana Garofoli was born in Buenos Aires. She received her degree in fine arts in 1994 from the Prilidiano Pueyrredon School. Her first drawings were published that same year. Her illustrated works for Penguin Random House include Ducks Go Vroom; Hello Ma, It’s Me!; Ma! There’s Nothing to Do Here!; My Little Golden Book About Abraham Lincoln; My Little Golden Book About George Washington; and My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty. She lives in Buenos Aires with her husband and two daughters. Learn more about Viviana at vivianagarofoli.com. View titles by Viviana Garofoli

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Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about our first president George Washington! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers!
 
Bright, appealing artwork and simple words introduce the youngest readers to our first president with engaging anecdotes, beginning with how young George liked to study and ride his horse. Fun facts at the end—such as that Washington’s image can be found on our dollar bill, our postage stamps, and on Mount Rushmore—round out this charming Little Golden Book.

Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:
 • Barack Obama
 • Ruth Bader Ginsburg
 • Joe Biden
 • Kamala Harris
 • Sonia Sotomayor
 • Dr. Fauci

Author

Lori Haskins is a former editor of children's books and the author of some of our most successful Step into Reading titles, including Ducks in Muck and Too Many Dogs. View titles by Lori Haskins Houran
Viviana Garofoli was born in Buenos Aires. She received her degree in fine arts in 1994 from the Prilidiano Pueyrredon School. Her first drawings were published that same year. Her illustrated works for Penguin Random House include Ducks Go Vroom; Hello Ma, It’s Me!; Ma! There’s Nothing to Do Here!; My Little Golden Book About Abraham Lincoln; My Little Golden Book About George Washington; and My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty. She lives in Buenos Aires with her husband and two daughters. Learn more about Viviana at vivianagarofoli.com. View titles by Viviana Garofoli

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