30 review for Kids' Letters to President Obama

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   5 out of 5

   Cheryl – Aug 06, 2018

   I saw this at the book store when I was picking up some books for my friends' new baby. I was feeling nostalgic for the days when you could hear the latest update from the White House without wanting to scream or flee the country. Unfortunately, this book just made me sad for the hopefulness that these young people had for changes the President Obama could make -- and in many instances did make, until we elected a racist narcissist hellbent on erasing everything our first minority president had I saw this at the book store when I was picking up some books for my friends' new baby. I was feeling nostalgic for the days when you could hear the latest update from the White House without wanting to scream or flee the country. Unfortunately, this book just made me sad for the hopefulness that these young people had for changes the President Obama could make -- and in many instances did make, until we elected a racist narcissist hellbent on erasing everything our first minority president had accomplished.

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   5 out of 5

   Catherine Petrini – Dec 08, 2019

   I read this book when it first came out. I recently came across it again, and was drawn to re-read these letters, now that we are in a time when so many of us search in vain for a sense of hope about our country's leaders. I also have a personal connection to the book: My son, now a high-school senior, submitted a letter to this contest when he was six, and was one of the winners, so his letter appears in the book. He's the boy who offered to teach the Leader of the Free World how to bowl! Some o I read this book when it first came out. I recently came across it again, and was drawn to re-read these letters, now that we are in a time when so many of us search in vain for a sense of hope about our country's leaders. I also have a personal connection to the book: My son, now a high-school senior, submitted a letter to this contest when he was six, and was one of the winners, so his letter appears in the book. He's the boy who offered to teach the Leader of the Free World how to bowl! Some of the letters are funny; some are thought-provoking or heartbreaking. Some manage to be all three. Children ask the president for jobs for their parents, money for the rent, looser immigration laws so a deported mother can come back home, a cure for cancer, and lower tuition prices for an older sister who has been accepted to top-notch schools but can't afford to attend. Others ask for chocolate cake, playdates with Malia and Sasha, or Guitar Hero! All are a good reminder that the decisions presidents make affect many people who have no voice in government.

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   5 out of 5

   Ellison – Dec 15, 2016

   Features letters to the President by children from the United States and some from around the world. They are excited about the historic moment and some claim he will be the beset ever! some hope to do a White House meet and greet.

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   4 out of 5

   Book2Dragon – Oct 19, 2019

   These kids were feeling the same exhilaration as I was the day Barack Obama became President.

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   5 out of 5

   Dyan – Nov 27, 2018

   Charming, funny letters children wrote to Obama shortly after he became President.

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   4 out of 5

   Chase Parsley – Oct 16, 2018

   Cute, but after awhile the kids’ letters to the President seem random and less entertaining. Interesting idea for a book.

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   5 out of 5

   Ashna – Apr 08, 2014

   Reading this was such an experience, looking at how amazingly creative kids can be with their ideas, how they believe in their leader and trust him to make America better, how they believe the President would be interested in knowing about their life, family, interests and concerns. The book contains letters that little kids have written to President Obama, in various formats, kreativ spelings, about different topics that form an important aspect of their little lives. It's a delightful read, ma Reading this was such an experience, looking at how amazingly creative kids can be with their ideas, how they believe in their leader and trust him to make America better, how they believe the President would be interested in knowing about their life, family, interests and concerns. The book contains letters that little kids have written to President Obama, in various formats, kreativ spelings, about different topics that form an important aspect of their little lives. It's a delightful read, making you look at things that are important and worth sharing with the President, from a kid's perspective. A bedside-table book that you can pick up any time and read and get a big smile on your face! ^_^ The complete review is available on my blog

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   5 out of 5

   Vinitha – Jan 05, 2013

   A lighthearted fun read! Kids always view the world differently and this book just proves that

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   4 out of 5

   Rebecca – Jun 08, 2009

   Hilarious and heartwarming! I sincerely hope that Mr. President gets to read some of these when he needs a pick-me-up.

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    5 out of 5

    Yuvakshi Chilwal –

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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