The First Family Books Gift Guide
Take a look at these books featuring the Obamas.
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Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters - Need to buy presents for kids this holiday season? Take a look at these books featuring the Obamas. — Erin E. Evans President Barack Obama penned this book as a tribute to 13 Americans — from Jackie Robinson to Martin Luther King Jr. — who have shaped our nation today. He dedicated the book to his daughters, Malia and Sasha. Buy it here.(Photo: Alfred A. Knopf)
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Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope - This book, by African-American author Nikki Grimes, won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in the children’s category. Buy it here. (Photo: Simon and Schuster Books)
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Who Is Barack Obama? - In this 112-page book, author Roberta Edwards writes about President Obama’s life so that even a third grader can understand the importance of the first Black president. Buy it here. (Photo: Grosset and Dunlap)
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I Am Michelle Obama: The First Lady - Imagine if every young girl believed she could be just like Michelle Obama when she grew up. That’s what African-American author Margina Graham Parker wanted to capture in her 24-page book about the first lady. Buy it here. (Photo: Tumaini Publishing)
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The Adventures of Sasha and Malia at the White House - Want to be Malia or Sasha’s BFF? Well, start by reading this 50-page book. Get lost with them as they travel back in time through a magical bookcase in the White House. Buy it here. (Photo: New Vision Works)
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Barack Obama: Out of Many, One - If you have a child who has just started reading, this 48-page book simply tells the story of a “skinny little boy with a funny name.” Buy it here. (Photo: Random House Books)
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Yes, We Can! A Salute to Children From President Obama's Victory Speech - This 32-page picture book features excerpts from Obama’s 2008 victory speech and pictures from along the campaign trail. Buy it here. (Photo: Orchard Books)
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Barack Obama: The Comic Book Biography - A comic book in hard cover? This biography follows President Obama from his childhood through his first 100 days in office. Buy it here. (Photo: Idea and Design Works)
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Amazing Spider-Man - Spider-Man and Barack Obama in the same place? It’s a sure bet for any kid who likes a bit of adventure — and it’s bound to be a collector’s item. Buy it here. (Photo: Marvel Comics)
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TIME for Kids President Obama: A Day in the Life of America's Leader - Written for kids 9 and up, this Time for Kids magazine explores how Barack Obama became president and how the first lady spends her days. Buy it here. (Photo: Time for Kids)
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Michelle Obama (Female Force) - This book is a quick, 32-page portrait of America’s first lady. Like other books in the Female Force series, it examines Mrs. Obama’s life and how she has become a strong figure in politics. Buy it here. (Photo: Bluewater Productions)