I love working in the children’s area of the library, especially when I get to see all the shiny new children’s books come in. I instantly dive into these books to see what adventures and lessons are experienced by the characters. Recently “When Penny Met POTUS” caught my eye, partly because of the upcoming presidential election. I picked up the book to dissect the contents and to check for any hidden messages.
In “When Penny Met POTUS,” Penny goes with her mom to work and is told she will meet POTUS (who Penny believes is a friendly monster). But Penny must be patient while her mom has to complete some work. While she waits, Penny daydreams about who POTUS is and how she will help them with their job. What will Penny think when she finally meets POTUS? Will she learn what POTUS stands for?
This book, told from Penny’s point of view, shows just how creative a child’s mind can be. Author Rachel Ruiz keeps you in suspense until the end, and illustrator Melissa Manwill creates beautiful images with wonderful facial expressions and vivid colors.
Want to share more books about politics with your children? This book list has 53 great presidential publications for kids.
