Friday Favorites: February 22
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It’s George Washington’s Birthday, the real date not a convenient Monday — and I think it is important to celebrate birthdays on the actual day. In George’s honor I would like to recommend some books for young readers about our first president which are available at libraries and bookstores. These might help young readers to under at least half of the meaning of Presidents’ Day.
•”Mount Vernon”
by Mary Collins
Children’s Press, New York
•”George Washington”
by Wendie C. Old
Enslow Publishers, Springfield , N.J.
•”Crossing the Delaware: A History in Many Voices”
by Louise Peacock
Athenaeum Books for Young Readers, New York
These titles come from The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. , the largest library in the world and the nation’s library. It also notes books about Abraham Lincoln and other historic figures. If you have never been inside this special library on your next trip to Washington I really suggest you take a look.
Here are two photos from the library’s Web site:
Main Reading Room (L) / Great Hall®
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