If you’re looking for picture books on voting for kids, you’ve come to the right place! Below are my favorite books on voting for little readers that are both informative and entertaining!
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1.GRACE FOR PRESIDENT by Kelly Dipucchio & Illustrated by LeUyen Pham – Grace learns that the United States has not had a woman president and she is determined to make a mark by running in our school’s mock election. While she is determined to win, she finds that it’s harder than expected to run against a popular boy in her class. Will she win enough votes to declare victory and make history at school?
2. DUCK FOR PRESIDENT by Doreen Cronin & Illustrated by Betsy Lewin- Duck lives in a humble pond but he has big dreams and decides to run against Farmer Joe to lead the farm. When he wins, he decides to run for president. Will being president be all that he dreams for it to be or will he find out otherwise?
3. SPLAT THE CAT FOR PRESIDENT based on the creation of Rob Scotton- Splat’s excitement as the new student-body president does not last long when he realizes that his plans were not well loved and received by his classmates. Splat then decides to make promises that he knows he can’t keep. Read to find out how Splat learns how to make a difference while being honest.
4. MY TEACHER FOR PRESIDENT by Kay Winters & Illustrated by Denise Bronkus- Teachers are heroes but they are also the best candidates for presidents! This fun book compares the duties of teachers and presidents and shares who teachers are truly amazing and PRESIDENTIAL!
5. IF I RAN FOR PRESIDENT by Catherine Stier & Illustrated by Lynne Avril- Have your students imagine what it would be like to meet world leaders and help solve the world’s problems as a president! Join this fun multicultural group of children as they take on the role and share what it’s like to lead a country and be a world leader!
6. LEO’S FIRST VOTE! by Christina Soontornvat & Illustrated by Isabel Roxas- Leo is excited to go with his dad, who recently became a naturalized U.S. citizen, to vote for the very first time. However, when Leo’s cousin begins doubting if every vote is truly counted, Leo wonders if it’s true. Follow along to see how Leo learns the truth about voting and regains his confidence in using his own voice.
7. LARUE FOR MAYOR: LETTERS FROM TEH CAMPAIGN TRAIL by Mark Teague- Ike, the dog finds himself running for mayor against an opponent who is against free-roaming dogs. Will he be successful in showing the city that canines have the same rights as humans to live freely or will his opponent prevail?
8. V IS FOR VOTING by Kate Farrell & Illustrated by Caitlin Kuhwald- In this fun and rhyming book, little readers learn the basics of voting, activism, and democracy. The illustrations are cheerful and the text is informative and engaging.
9. THIS LITTLE VOTER by Ann Bonnie and Illustrated by Carol Herring- Adding a twist to “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme, this adorable book shows readers what it’s like to cast her vote and make their voice heard.
10. HOUSE MOUSE SENTATE MOUSE by Peter and Illustrated by Cheryl Shaw Barnes- Follow these politi-mice as they try to pass a bill on cheese on a national cheese for the United Mice of America. Through hard work, collaboration, and compromise, these mice that readers on the process of passing legislation and how our government works.
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