Of thee I sing : a letter to my daughters / Barack Obama ; illustrated by Loren Long.
Material type:
TextPublication details: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, ©2010.Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780375835278
- 037583527X
- 9780375935275
- 0375935274
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature
- Virtues -- Juvenile literature
- Individual differences -- Juvenile literature
- Respect for persons -- Juvenile literature
- Heroes -- United States -- Juvenile literature
- National characteristics, American -- Juvenile literature
- United States -- History -- Juvenile literature
- NAPPA Gold Awards, 2011.
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Vol info | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 973.099 O12 | Available | 33111006476812 | ||||||
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 973.099 O12 | 2012 | Available | Flicker Tale Award Winner | 33111009566312 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Barack Obama delivers a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters in this powerful picture book illustrated by award-winner Loren Long that's made to be treasured!
In this poignant letter to his daughters, Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children.
Breathtaking, evocative illustrations by award-winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans and the innocence and promise of childhood.
This beautiful book celebrates the characteristics that unite all Americans, from our nation's founders to generations to come. It is about the potential within each of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths. It is a treasure to cherish with your family forever.
"In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, President Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America's children"--Jacket.
NAPPA Gold Awards, 2011.