Absolutely adored how the stories were woven together chronologically! I wish I could have been exposed to this as a child. Fabulous way to see what is happening around the world at key moments in American history

Re-read in 2021-2022 school year with Nathan. It gives details that Story of The World Vol 3 leaves out. GW was such a big part of the success of formation of the USA, his admirable life is worth focusing in on.

I thought it was okay, and it serves its purpose well.

This is a VERY brief history of the life of George Washington. There are hardly any details, but most of the very important events are at least mentioned.

Anyway, if you're feeling very ignorant about who are first President was but don't want to spend the time to learn a lot, then this is a great book for you.

Great historical overview for children!

I loved this meaningful book that gives a unique perspective about what was happening on every continent during George Washington's time. I like the pictures. I scanned them in and had the kids color them while I read.

This is really a remarkable idea for a history book. Genevieve Foster explains in clear, simple language and nice, short chapters the events and people that were noteworthy in George Washington's world - which includes leaders of countries, scientists, soldiers, inventors, philosophers and many others around the world. Each chapter begins with an illustrated two-page spread introducing the people living and the events that took place during that particular time in George Washington's life.

It took me a while to make much headway through this book. I think it was partly due to the short chapters and the switch to a new topic or person with each chapter. It was too easy to read just a chapter or two and then find something else to do or another book to read. Also, I was expecting to read a bit more about George Washington and his life. He is included, of course, but it feels like during much of the book he is merely the device to introduce other people or events. But as I continued to read, I was captured more and more with the events and the flow of history. I enjoyed Foster's explanations of the historical context of events and the reasons behind many of the political decisions made. I was particularly caught up in her descriptions of the French Revolution. And, of course, I did learn a lot about George Washington himself. I wish the book had a bibliography or an explanation of Foster's research for the book. I would love to know how many books she read or consulted in her research.

This won a Newbery Honor award in 1942. Was it a popular book with children back then? I don't know, but I'm sure it didn't hold a candle to another Newbery Honor that same year: Little Town on the Prairie. This would be a great book for students to gain some perspective on history during George Washington's life, but I think it would be a hard book to sell to most students these days. I will soon be reading Foster's Abraham Lincoln's World which also won a Newbery Honor. 3.5 stars.

What a relief it was to read a 93 page biography instead of being faced with another 300+ page biography written ostensibly for children. The tone and language was just right for middle grade, and the choices of what to include were well made. This book avoids the pitfalls of talking about Native Americans and enslaved people that I have commented on in other works, but it mostly doesn't mention them at all, which is problematic as well.

This is a fascinating look at George Washington's life and many others who shared the world with him when he was alive. I read the revised and expanded edition and didn't realize until the end that some of the sections were written and added by Joanna Foster to feature diverse cultures. It was the original by Genevieve Foster that was a Newbery Honor Book in 1942. Joanna is her daughter, an author in her own right.

I very much enjoyed reading this book even though I took it very slow, reading only about four pages daily until I was done. I learned so much that I hadn't learned in elementary or high school. The events of world history during George Washington's lifetime were explained in simple terminology that even an old grandma like me can understand, and I guess kids can understand it too.

The book has inspired me to read more history books. Now I want to have a history book in progress (reading) at all times. I read it as part of my quest to read all the Newbery list books, both medal winners and honor books. I hope to read Abraham Lincoln's World later this year.

It was cute, it was succinct, it was easy to understand. Everything it should be to teach little children history.

2024: This was my third time through this book, and I think I enjoy the Foster books more and more every time I read them.

My son gives this book 4 stars.

I've been reading this to my 11 year old for 6 months and am sad to be finishing it. Reading about George Washington's death and burial feels like saying goodbye to a good friend. I learned so much about world history reading this book. There were gaps to be sure, but no book is going to cover everything perfectly.

Excellent living history book. Read it with my daughter for Y4 of Ambleside Online. Highly recommend!