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The White House: A Pop-Up of Our Nation's Home
The White House: A Pop-Up of Our Nation's Home
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, South Portland, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: August 8, 2016
Review
It is difficult to evaluate this pop-up book as it appears to be two books. Sabuda's paper craft work is original and exciting; the White House comes to life as the interior and exterior jump on to the page. The use of string is outstanding on the first page where the North Face of the White House is being constructed. There is a problem however when readers attempt to view the Oval Office; the side panels do not work effectively. The poem written by Richard Watson Gilder is rather dreary for young readers but would be useful in a middle school environment. This book would work better for children if there were more facts. Families and schools planning to tour the White House would appreciate this book. Collectors of paper craft books will want to purchase The White House but libraries might pass.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Sabuda, Robert
Illustrator: Sabuda, Robert
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Orchard Books (Scholastic)
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades k-3,adult / professional
Binding Type: other
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780545540896
Price: 20.99