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I very much enjoyed learning facts not only about the Presidents, but their vice presidents and First Ladies as well. Some of them I had already known, but for a child who might be coming across these facts for the first time, this book is a fun read.

Sam Caldwell did a great job in choosing bold colors and in the placement of their illustrations. I only wish that the drawings of the people weren't so generic. Many of the illustrations look nothing like the actual people depicted. Other than that, I think the amount of text on the page and the speech bubbles were well placed.

I imagine this book would appear in an upper elementary / middle school classroom library. It is a great addition to any library and even a fun read aloud!

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We loved the illustrations and fun facts in this book. My daughter is a little young for this book but with the election coming up and Olympics on we’ve been talking about bigger topics with her. She loved the pets of the White House being added too! Cute book I would buy as a gift or buy when my daughter is a little older.

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This is a fun concept. The colors and illustrations are appealing. The likenesses are good but a bit cheeky, which kids will enjoy. The "Oh no he didnt/wasn't" is a bit overused for how short the book is. I also think less text and space could be taken up by the myth, so as to avoid cementing them in kids' minds, and more time could've been spent on the facts.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This will be a fun addition to our collection.

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Although this book is targeted towards children, I quite enjoyed this at 32. There was a lot of facts I didn't know about the American presidents, vice presidents, and first ladies. Anyone looking for a quick summary of the individuals who have led America will find this book a valuable resource. The timeline at the end of the book is very helpful in keeping the presidents in order as well as each first lady and veep.

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What a great book! I love how cool factoids about presidents, vice presidents, first ladies, and pets were interspersed with fun eye-catching graphics throughout. I learned quite a bit and definitely would buy this book!

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this book.

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Thank you Netgalley and Quarto Publishing for an advanced reader copy of this book. All views and opinions are my own.

This was a cute, informative book with a fun fact about every POTUS. The First Ladies and VPs even got in on the fun and were recognized with some fun facts. Nothing particularly inspiring and many of the facts are things I already knew, but the target audience is kids so likely they would be experiencing that information for the first time.

I'd rate this a G.

Original review posted on 7/30/24.

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This engaging book is chock full of fascinating facts and interesting information about U.S. Presidents, First Ladies and even pets that lived at the White House. Colorful, detailed and quirky illustrations enhance this entertaining read. Children and their families, as well as teachers and students will enjoy reading this book and discovering some lesser known facts about the Presidents and their families. A timeline of the Presidents and a map of where they came from are a fun bonus at the end of the book. A highly recommended read!

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A terrific fact-filled book that dispels myths about US Presidents, VPs, and First Ladies. Fab artwork, trivia such as President's pets, a timeline, and more make this a must read for kids 7-9. Adults will learn a lot too.

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Fantastic book and illustrations!

Want your children (or any adult) to develop an interest in the US Presidents? Then leave this out! There were new-to-me facts as an adult who's dived into the topic before and this was a delightful read. It took me back to my childhood, where I loved reading fun facts and trivia about the Presidents.

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This is a fun trivia book about U.S. presidents that focuses on some lesser known facts. I loved the illustrations and some of the information that was included such as the list of presidential pets. Since this is a children's book all of the presidents are presented without critique, and it focuses on light-hearted trivia. (which is fine, just good to know!)

Thanks to Eric Huang, NetGalley, and Quarto Publishing for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own.

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I’m not from the US so I have not learned about all the presidents in school, only the more important ones. This book was great for general knowledge and the lists and extra details about pets and such things were a nice touch. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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A factfilled and fun book about US presidents, VPs and the first Ladies. We will definitely add this to the library ahead of the US elections. What is especially great about the book are the illustrations, the glossary at the end and timeline.

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Presidents by Eric Uuang is a great book for kids with lots of awesome facts about Presidents. As a 4th grade teacher I know my students will be interested in reading this book.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

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Its such a beautiful book. The illustrations work so well and it really captures the essence of each description – again its such a pretty book, definitely a bookshelf book. I loved the Map of Presidents and the timeline, but my favourite page was White House Hobbies!
I came away with a much better understanding of the US Presidential history, I was fascinated by the vice president’s role and history. It was filled with good explanations and an entertaining narrative. I really enjoyed the witty speech bubbles/comments throughout – it reminded me of the CGP revision guides I used during my GCSE’s and A-levels.
Its very engaging and is something I would have enjoyed as a kid too. Filled with fun, random facts with myth busting (obvs) of the presidents – children will absolutely learn without even realising it! Not to mention the amount of fun facts that kids will want to remember and share with each other.
Also, as someone with dyslexia I often find these types of books difficult to follow but the text was perfectly chunked to keep me on the page and in a very accessible font that helped keep me grounded in the words. This will be great for young readers!!! 5/5 read

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This is such a cute and fun way for children to learn the names of the presidents and facts about them and history surrounding their lives. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

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Presidents is a fun book about facts and myths regarding the White House, the presidents, vice presidents, first ladies, and their pets. You learn about each president from George Washington to Joe Biden. The book ends with a glossary of words used in the book, which is helpful for kids who might be unfamiliar with those terms. The illustrations are fun, and the book is fantastic for kids interested in the US presidents along with adults who might have certain myths about the presidents and want to know if they are actually true.

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I really loved this book. Even thogh i'm not an american, i find it fascinating to read and learn about the political system and history in other nations. It includes infomation such as facts about all the presidents, the first ladies, and the presidential pets. All written and presented in a way that is easy for children to understand.

The style of illustrations is so cute. It gives the presidents such a cartoony vibe that is so cute. It helped keep the attention of my cousin when i was reading it to her. The illustrator was able to fit so much of the presidents individual characterisms through the art.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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I’m a grown up and I loved this book. I know it’s aimed at children but I have learned so much about the Presidents of the United States over the years and also dispelled some myths about some of them that we all think must be true. This is a lovely book for anyone who wants to learn more.

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A fun and informative book on an otherwise boring subject for children? Yes, please.
This is an engaging and accessible book debunking the myths and misconceptions about US Presidents and vice presidents.
Whether which fact or accounting is the correct one (perhaps both, all, none are true) matters less. The idea that being critical, analytical, doing your research, and sometimes being aware that there are several perspectives of the truth - oh, heck, what am I saying? This book is fun.

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Not only fun and entertaining but, shh, educational, too. I absolutely loved this book. As a history major and teacher, it made my reading heart happy. I liked the overall design and illustrations which seemed to lead readers in a logical, flowing manner. Now, true, there's nothing stopping you from letting your eyes and interest dart here and there, I know mine did, but for those who crave a loose but orderly manner, it'll work nicely. Author Eric Huang keeps his narrative relatively succinct, with text frequently found in boxes, while artist Sam Caldwell's illustrations are realistic enough to let your differentiate between the presidential characters shown but with a touch of whimsy, too. Overall, it's a setup that should appeal to both young and adult readers. Yes, adults will enjoy this one, too, and, dare I say it, are likely to learn a thing or two, too.

I won't spoil the discoveries to come for you but will share a few teasers. Like which president could have probably easily mended a hole in your sock? Who was the first president actually born a US citizen? Who started the White House library? (I guessed Jefferson. Wrong.) Which president once graced the cover of a magazine as a model? When did the White House officially become known as the, well, White House? Who..... oh, enough teasers. If you're interested in history, this book will have something for you as it covers all the presidents through President Biden. The First Ladies and Vice-Presidents get their due, too, as do the multitude of White House pets. You'll be amazed at some of the pets kept through the years.

Finally, there's a timeline, a map showing the birth state of each president, and a glossary. All nicely presented and informative. Wait to you see which president was practically born on the border between two states! Thanks #NetGalley and #QuartoPublishingGroup for given me a sneak peek at this fun, entertaining book. I'm sure I'll be browsing it a few more time until I can get my hands on a print copy.

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