Jean Fritz books are usually good and this one is no exception.

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.

Fun read. Reminds me of my pre-Google childhood.

I read this as a child. I've read it over and over to my students.

This is an engaging book which shows kids various types of research, and a boy who loves to do it!

A simple read aloud choice for younger grades that would open up discussions on reaching and Washington.
Could serve hoecakes.

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.

Cute book. Didn't learn much important but I did learn that George Washington ate Indian hoecakes for breakfast.

Notes:
kid named GW has things in common with the first pres
a bunch of random fun-facts
didn't like it

I didn't really like this book, and I don't think my kids will either. The pictures are a bit boring, but you get to see into Washington's life.

I found this book in a library sale and thought it might be an interesting addition to American history this year. It did a nice job at giving some facts about our first President within the framing of a boy who is obsessively determined to find out everything there is to know about his favorite subject. That part of it felt very true to life, knowing kids that are just that inquisitive, and we had some good conversations about persevering to the end of a project. They also enjoyed the “grumpy granny”.

I will say I would give this 4.5/5 stars simply for the part where the boy has a tantrum and yells at the adults, slamming the door, and stomping up to the attic. Otherwise, I really enjoy the book (and the author).