First Dog Fala
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Book Description
In 1940, Fala came to live with President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the White House. On sunny days, the little dog played in the grass outside the Oval Office. He attended important meetings with the president s advisors. At night, the president and Fala often dined together.
But as the world slipped further into war and America was drawn into the conflict, life at the White House changed. F... More
But as the world slipped further into war and America was drawn into the conflict, life at the White House changed. F... More
Book Information
Publisher | Peachtree Publishers, Ltd. |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 32 |
ISBN-10 | 1561454117 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1561454112 |
Publication Date | 09/01/2008 |
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About Michael Montgomery (Illustrator) : Michael Montgomery is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Michael Montgomery include First Dog Fala, Santa's Eleven Months Off, Night Rabbits, a... more
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9/6/2008 Michael Tyler said: Diane, I have to agree when the illustrations are so good, the words transport the reader to new places. Just think, a Scottish terrier in the White House.
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tags: transport, illustrations
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9/6/2008 Diane Chen said:
tags: I read, presidential pets
First Dog Fala is a delightful quick read about FDR's best friend in the White House. Michael G. Montgomery's pictures are a treasure. They convey the exuberance and joy of a Scottish terrier who became the president's greatest companion.
Perhaps what I like best is how this title has inspired s... more
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