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Jean Fritz books are usually good and this one is no exception.
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George Washington's Breakfast
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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. 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
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. 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
48 pages, Paperback
First published February 22,1969
This edition
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48 pages, Paperback
- Published
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February 2, 1998 by Puffin Books
- ISBN
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9780698116115
- ASIN
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0698116119
- Language
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English
About the author
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Jean Guttery Fritz was an American children's writer best known for American biography and history. She won the Children's Legacy Literature Award for her career contribution to American children's literature in 1986. She turned 100 in November 2015 and died in May 2017 at the age of 101.
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This short picture book is about a young boy who searches high and low to find out what George Washington ate for breakfast. He models how to research a question and he doesn't give up till he finds the answer.
It's a great little book to discuss asking questions and how to research. Plus, you get to know some fun facts about George Washington along the way.
It's a great little book to discuss asking questions and how to research. Plus, you get to know some fun facts about George Washington along the way.
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Fun read. Reminds me of my pre-Google childhood.
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I read this as a child. I've read it over and over to my students.
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This is an engaging book which shows kids various types of research, and a boy who loves to do it!
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A simple read aloud choice for younger grades that would open up discussions on reaching and Washington.
Could serve hoecakes.
Could serve hoecakes.
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This was a great work of historical fiction set as an adventure by a young boy wanting to find the answer to a simple question.
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Cute book. Didn't learn much important but I did learn that George Washington ate Indian hoecakes for breakfast.
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