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All King George the Third ever wanted was for everyone to be as conscientious as he was about obeying the rules! After all, he followed the rules for being a good king: he married a princess, he had heirs, he was careful with his country's money . . . so why were those pesky Americans causing so much trouble? A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and an IRA/CBC Children's Choice Book. Full color.


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Jean Fritz grew up in China. She was awarded a National Humanities Medal in 2003 and received a Newbery Honor for Homesick: My Own Story

David Small was awarded the 2000 Caldecott Medal for So You Want to Be President? He lives in Mendon, Michigan.

Tomie dePaola lives in New London, New Hampshire.

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  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (September 9, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0698114027
  • ISBN-13: 978-0698114029
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Historically funny and accurate, January 1, 1999
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Jean Fritz has created many fabulous books for children. "Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?" is one of my favorites. It shows the beginning of the American Revolution from the eyes of King George. The book is humerous and historically correct. Kids and adults will enjoy reading it together!
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars it's fun to read and you learn a lot from it, April 15, 2000
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I learned all kinds of things about King George, Queen Charlotte and others. It really helped me with my research on the Revolutionary war. In this book you get to learn the funny things about King George and things that happened during his time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Bad Guy?!?!, October 23, 2004
King George is considered to be one of the greatest opponents of the American Revolution. But does anyone ever really hear of his good traits until now. And in a childrens book! Well I know I didn't. And after reading this short story I found that ole George wasn't such a bad guy after all. All he wanted was for Brittain to become, well...richer. Couldn't those colonists help pay for some of his debts. Well maybe, if those colonists actually had any SAY in British matters then they should have to pay taxes. Well I still think he wasn't a BAD guy, he just tried to take the easiest way out.

Tomie DePaola and Jean Fritz-I think-make the perfect team. His comical illustrations with her undefinable text make this book a classic.

Fritz or Freedman '04. You decide.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice to see both sides
My 4yo and I loved reading this book together. She is at an age where she wants to know if people were good or bad. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tracy L. Polyak

4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful jem, awkwardly cut.
A charming little book, but nonetheless markedly biased. George III is treated gently, politely and even kindly in Jean Fritz's illustrated fable; the King's sense of honor and... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a gem!
We are studying American history in our homeschool and just finished this book today. My son loved it and I think he's bummed that it's over! Read more
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Great little book. Both the writing and illustrations work really well. Humerous and informative. My kids(10 and 8) really enjoyed this book. As did I. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars By George, he's just a real guy, isn't he?
Blushing and turning in my toes (just like George, Himself), I, like millions of others stand corrected about that arch-villain of our history, George III! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice history, cutely written and illustrated.
I bought this book to read with my children (ages 8 and 10). I found the book interesting, and learned a bit about King George's youth. Read more
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