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Dear Mr. Washington Hardcover – January 8, 2015

by Lynn Cullen (Author), Nancy Carpenter (Illustrator)
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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Based on the true story behind Gilbert Stuart's famous portraits of Washington, this funny historical read will leave rascals, ruffians, and troublemakers of all ages laughing.

Charlotte, James, and baby John have promised to be on their very best behavior for when George Washington comes to have his portrait painted by their father, Gilbert Stuart. But, it seems like every time George Washington comes to visit, Charlotte has to write another apology letter, even when they try to follow George Washington’s Rules of Good Behavior. If these whippersnappers want any dessert, they are going to have to learn some manners—and fast! What results is a hilarious chain of events, a giant mess…and a painting that will be remembered for centuries to come.
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  1. Reading age
    5 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD760L
  6. Dimensions
    10.25 x 0.13 x 10.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Dial Books
  8. Publication date
    January 8, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    0803730381
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0803730380
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Editorial Reviews

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K-Gr 4—When President George Washington visits the home of the prominent painter Gilbert Stuart to have his portrait painted, Stuart's children, Charlotte, James, and baby John, try really hard to be good. But, try as they will, it's one disaster after another. President Washington is none too pleased and sends the children the Rules of Good Behavior for Boys and Girls. Young Charlotte feels badly about their misbehavior and writes a letter of apology to the president, imploring him to return to allow father to complete the portrait. She also urges him to smile, as it will greatly enhance the picture. Washington does indeed return, and the children are so good that they all fall asleep—including the president. Thanks to the rowdy children, this commission is difficult to complete, so their father tries to sneak future visits past them. However, the precocious youngsters always show up, full of shenanigans and good intentions. The work must be completed one way or another, but will the president ever smile? Crafted as a series of letters from Charlotte Stuart to George Washington, this picture book is funny, colorful, and full of calamitous situations. Children of all ages will find it a hoot. The artwork, created using a combination of pen on paper, acrylic paint on canvas, and digital media, is hilarious and bright, with clever attention to detail. A fabulous addition to picture book collections.—Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE

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* "This collaboration's clever epistolary narrative and playful pictures present a fresh, remarkably humanizing view of our first president." - Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dial Books; Illustrated edition (January 8, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0803730381
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0803730380
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD760L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.13 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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  1. Nancy Carpenter

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    Nancy Carpenter is the illustrator of more than sixty books for children, including Queen Victoria’s Bathing Machine by Gloria Whelan, an ALA Notable Children's Book and CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book; Apples to Oregon by Deborah Hopkinson, an ALA Notable Children’s Book and SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner; and Lucky Ducklings by Eva Moore, a Parent’s Choice Gold Medal Award winner. Her unique multimedia approach to illustration has garnered numerous honors, including two Christopher Awards and the Jane Addams Children's Book Award. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, daughter, son and dog.

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    National bestselling author Lynn Cullen grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her novel, MRS. POE was named a Book of the Week by People Magazine, a Target Book Club Pick, an NPR 2013 Great Read, an Indie Next List selection. the book of the month at Costco, an Oprah Book of the Week, and Best of 2013 by Atlanta Magazine. TWAIN'S END was a People Magazine Book of the Week, a Townsend Prize finalist, an Indie Next selection, and named a Book All Georgians Should Read by the Georgia Center for the Book. Her novels have been translated into seventeen languages and she has appeared on PBS American Masters. Her newest novel, THE SISTERS OF SUMMIT AVENUE, will be released September 2019 and is available for pre-order. She lives in Atlanta with her large family when not on the road researching her next book.

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TMHE
5.0 out of 5 stars A great picture book introduction to historic fiction!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2015
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Dear Mr. Washington is a very clever picture book about Gilbert Stuart's children and their interactions with George Washington while their father was painting our first president. The illustrations are terrific and the story is an interesting one. There are just the right number of words per page to keep my 5, 7 and 9 year olds interested, but not too many to make me dread reading the book. My children have spent a good deal of time in Washington DC and Mount Vernon is their favorite place to visit, so they really enjoyed reading about what it might have been like to be a child in Washington's time. The author includes a note that gives additional history about the Stuarts. I look forward to our next visit to DC. It sound like they may be ready for a trip to the National Gallery.
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Brenda Stone
1.0 out of 5 stars My fault because I didn't realize it was a children's ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2016
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My fault because I didn't realize it was a children's book. How can I send books back that I am finished with?
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Luanne Scola
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015
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My grandson thought it was boring
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Linda Ashman
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Slice of History
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015
A very clever and amusing glimpse of history. Wonderful voice in Lynn Cullen's letters, and Nancy Carpenter's illustrations are terrific--filled with period details and loads of humor.
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Daniel Middleton
4.0 out of 5 stars Mischief and Hilarity from a Bygone Era
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015
An inspiring fictional account of the mischief that motivates a set of children, and their valiant efforts to behave for the sake of the President of the United States. Hilarious and charming, this historical story is a snapshot of what could have been, had Gilbert Stuart (the famous painter who captured George Washington like no other) involved his children in his work. Set against the backdrop of an important event in American history, Dear Mr. Washington will delight mischievous children of various ages who try their best to behave. But be warned, this is an introduction into historical fiction that not all kids will sit still for, much less get through on their own if reading by themselves.

The wiry line art of artist Nancy Carpenter is refreshing and whimsical, and quite befitting of the era.
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