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George Washington's Breakfast
Paperback – Picture Book, February 2, 1998
Jean Fritz
Penguin Young Readers Group · Paperback · February 2, 1998
Reading lane: Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
A fun take on history from Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz!
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Curiosity Meets History
A determined boy’s questions make historical research feel lively, personal, and unexpectedly funny.
Come here for
- A playful blend of biography, history, and a boy’s persistent curiosity
- Small, memorable questions—including what Washington ate for breakfast
Expect
- A humorous story that makes research part of the fun
- A child’s quest to learn about his famous namesake
Book Details
- Authors
- Jean Fritz
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- February 2, 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Colonial & Revolutionary U.S. · US Biographies
- Reading lane
- Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
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Publisher Categories
US Biographies
Colonial & Revolutionary U.S.
Funny Stories
About This Book
A fun take on history from Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz! George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake, including what the first president ate for breakfast! "The sprightly, humorous story and likable colored illustrations bring history alive and make research meaningful." -- Booklist "A delightful book. The plot combines history, biography, research, cook...
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