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~ (Author), Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan (Illustrator) "If I were president, I'd promise to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States," because that would be my job..." (more)
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Kindergarten-Grade 2-A simple explanation of the diverse duties of the president of the United States. Beginning with campaign speeches and posters, six children of varied racial backgrounds take turns posing as the president while providing information about the rewards and responsibilities of the position. Touching briefly on various topics including the White House, Congress, the creation of laws, the cabinet, veto power, Air Force One, and the Secret Service, Stier introduces the day-to-day activities of the commander in chief. Illustrations in acrylics, gouache, and pencil give the book a lighthearted look; pictures reveal such details as serving chocolate-chip cookies at a cabinet meeting, lighting the nation's Christmas tree, and pondering the possibility of being the fifth face carved into Mount Rushmore. Similar in content to Patricia Quiri's The Presidency (Children's, 1998), Stier's book offers concise information for a younger audience.
Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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This easy picture book provides a nice introduction to the presidency for primary-grade children. In short, simple sentences and mostly broad, nonspecific terms, it describes the job's diverse responsibilities: "If I were president, the people would be my boss, and I'd have to find out what they wanted." Although serious aspects of the job such as being commander-in-chief of the armed forces and creating laws with Congress are mentioned, Stier gives the most attention to lighter duties--tossing out the first pitch of the baseball season and lighting the nation's Christmas tree. DiSalvo-Ryan's illustrations complement the text nicely, depicting children of different races and genders as "presidents" carrying on the various duties of the office and enjoying such unusual perks as having a personal chef and a movie theater right at home. This is a rosy picture of a very stressful job, but youngsters will pick up some good general information, which teachers can use as a starting point in class and expand upon according to the age and ability of their students. Lauren Peterson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (March 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0807535427
  • ISBN-13: 978-0807535424
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.4 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #377,858 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally an age appropriate book about Presidents!, February 22, 2002
This review is from: If I Were President (Hardcover)
I am a Kindergarten teacher and I really appreciate having books to use that give accurate information on topics I teach. This book does a super job describing the responsibilites of Presidents. We are even told that not everyone will agree with the decisions that the President makes and that the President will not always agree with congress (veto). The kids loved the part where the President's dog is in the newspaper because she had puppies. The use of children in the illustrations was appealing to my students. Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade teachers should get this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars If I Were President, December 3, 1999
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This charming book will delight children and it's fun for parents, too. It gives insight into everyday Whitehouse life while providing factual information. Maybe it will even inspire a future presidential candidate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Age appropriate, thorough book about the President, April 3, 2009
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This book is written from a child's prespective.... if I were the President I would... It goes through the main duties of a president in an interesting, clear way accomapnied with nice illustrations. I loved that it explained in simple terms that the President does what he things is best (with help of cabinet..), but not everyone agrees. What a great first introduction for 4-8 year olds!
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellen for kindergarten
This is a great book for kindergarteners: good pictures, text that is completely on their level, not too long. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Pamela Erickson

5.0 out of 5 stars Super choice!
This book is a winner! If I Were President is a fun, yet informative, book about the presidency for a young child. Read more
Published on January 8, 2006 by Brian Williamson

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Fun!
This book is the perfect combination of fun facts and information about the office of the president. Read more
Published on June 5, 2001 by Amy J. Alessio

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent description of Presidential duties for the young
Ms. Stier presents a well thought out overview of the duties of the President of the United States. The descriptions are well suited for the young reader.
Published on December 6, 1999 by Mark Beadle

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