George Washington's Breakfast
Paperback – Picture Book, February 2, 1998
Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · February 2, 1998
A fun take on history from Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz!
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- Who it’s for
- A determined boy’s questions make historical research feel lively, personal, and unexpectedly funny.
- Themes
- History and biography, Curiosity and research, Cooking
- Genres
- Presidents & First Families for Kids, Colonial & Revolutionary U.S., Kids' Cooking
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A fun take on history from Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz! George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake, including what the first president ate for breakfast! "The sprightly, humorous story and likable colored illustrations bring history alive and make research meaningful." --Booklist "A delightful book.
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The plot combines history, biography, research, cooking and a determined child."--The New York Times Book Review "Younger and reluctant readers may enjoy this, as it offers a painless way of picking up information."--School Library Journal
Curiosity Meets History
A determined boy’s questions make historical research feel lively, personal, and unexpectedly funny.
Come here for
- A playful blend of biography, history, and a boy’s persistent curiosity
- Small, memorable questions—including what Washington ate for breakfast
Expect
- A humorous story that makes research part of the fun
- A child’s quest to learn about his famous namesake
Where it sits
| Kids' Cooking | 86% |
|---|---|
| Presidents & First Families for Kids | 79% |
| Colonial & Revolutionary U.S. | 51% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- US Biographies
- Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
- Funny Stories
- Authors
- Jean Fritz
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- February 2, 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- History and biography · Curiosity and research · Cooking
- Reading lane
- US Biographies