Grace Goes To Washington by Kelly DiPucchio - ISBN: 9781368024334
Hardcover
A fascinating story for younger readers about the workings of the US government and what it takes to be a true public servant.

Grace Goes To Washington

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  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    12 November 2019

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Summary

“Who’s in charge here?”

When Grace learns about the three branches of the United States government, she and the rest of the student council put the lesson into practice as they debate how to spend the money from a school fund-raiser. Should they buy new sports equipment? Books for the library? Instruments for the music room? The arguments continue as they travel to Washington, DC, for a field trip. Exploring government buildings and national monuments, Grace feels closer than eve…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781368024334
ISBN-10:1368024335
Author:Kelly DiPucchio, LeUyen Pham
Publisher:Disney Book Publishing Inc.
Imprint:Disney Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:12 November 2019
Weight:395g
Dimensions:288mm x 226mm
Series:Grace
What They're Saying

Critics Review

PRAISE FOR GRACE FOR PRESIDENT “Refreshingly, Grace’s hard-fought campaign … features the hard work that goes into such a contest.”– The New York Times Book Review

Praise for Grace for President: Rise/Amelia Bloomer Project Book List
Praise for Grace Goes to Washington:
”…the book delivers lessons on electoral votes, polls, and the reason every vote counts.“–The New York Times
“A layered story with educational and entertainment appeal.”–Kirkus
“A timely, well-constructed explanation brought down to a level anyone can comprehend.”–Kirkus
“DiPucchio…delivers a lively and well-timed lesson on the electoral system.”–Publishers Weekly
“Explaining the electoral system to adults isn’t easy, but [DiPucchio and Pham] make it understandable to kids.”–Booklist
“Thought-provoking and timely…”–School Library Journal

About The Author

Kelly DiPucchio

Kelly DiPucchio is the award-winning author of several children’s books, including The Sandwich Swap, cowritten with Queen Rania Al Abdullah and illustrated by Tricia Tusa; the New York Times best-selling Grace for President, illustrated by LeUyen Pham; Gaston, illustrated by Christian Robinson; and Poe Won’t Go, illustrated by Zachariah OHora. Kelly lives with her family in southeastern Michigan. She invites you to visit her website at kellydipucchio.com.

LeUyen Pham is the bestselling illustrator of many books for children, including Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio, the Vampirina Ballerina series by Anne Marie Pace, and the Princess in Black series by Shannon and Dean Hale. LeUyen has also written and illustrated her own works, including Big Sister, Little Sister and The Bear Who Wasn’t There. She lives with her husband and two sons in Los Angeles. Visit leuyenpham.com to learn more.

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