Champ and Major: First Dogs, Joy McCullough (Ill.Sheyda Abvabi Best)
Dial Books / Random House 2021
Champ and Major: First Dogs, has something import to tell readers - their human dad has an important job as the new President of the United States. Champ had visited the White House when dad was Vice President. At that time Champ used to play with Sunny and Bo, the Obama's dogs. Major was adopted in 2018 after the Biden's fostered him and then adopted him from a Delaware shelter. Major is the only shelter dog to ever live in the White House. As Champ teaches Major the ropes: greeting visitors and showing him the good places to sleep, when dad is done working they look forward to playing with him outdoors. Presidents love animals it seems, did you know that only (2) former Presidents never had a pet living at the White House?
This is a beautifully illustrated fun and informative book for young readers. My grandchildren love animals so when I heard about this book, I had to order it; I wasn't disappointed and neither were they - not just for kids.
We hope to see a rescue kitty there soon.
ReplyDeleteI read that they did get a kitty. I saw a photo of a black and white cat.
DeleteOh wow, I didn't see read that. I will check it out. Of course a cat will need its own book as cats don't take a backseat for any critter or human LOL
DeleteNot since Amy Carter perhaps?
ReplyDeleteOoops, the Clintons had Socks the black and white cat and yes, the Bidens are thinking of adding a cat as well.
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Sounds delightful
ReplyDeleteVer sweet book and such great illustrations too.
DeleteA book out already about the first dogs! Wow. Love the illustrations too.
ReplyDeleteVery fun Harvee, yes, they were right on top of this one and it is special that one was a foster and rescue dog.
DeleteThey wasted no time to get that book out. I believe he has a cat now though. That will probably be a separate book! You know cats. They don't want to share the spotlight. I love the illustrations.
ReplyDeleteYes, When I heard about it I couldn't believe it was up and printed and on the store shelves.
DeleteAh, we have a President who likes animals and has pets again! I love the illustrations in this one.
ReplyDeleteOh my! I love this!! I don't have little kiddies, but huge fan of the First Dogs! Thank you for putting this on my radar.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fun. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet book! I love that there are dogs in the White House again. Good vibes. ♥
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