We the Kids

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States

David Catrow, David Catrow

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Puffin
21 April 2005

Children's & young adult: general non-fiction; Educational: Citizenship & social education; Social issues (Children's&YA)

Brush up on the Preamble to the Constitution with this patriotic picture book-and have a couple of good laughs while you're at it!

A long time ago some smart guys wrote the Preamble to the Constitution. You have probably read it before, but do you know what it means? And did it ever make you laugh? Now it will!

Perfect for inspiring discussion in classrooms and around kitchen tables, this fun-filled and cheerfully illustrated look at the Preamble provides an accessible introduction to America's founding ideals for citizens of all ages.

Includes a glossary of terms and a foreword by the artist.

""This zany, patriotic paean offers kids lighthearted but meaningful incentive to reflect further on the relevance of those 'big words' and 'big ideas.'""-Publishers Weekly

By: David Catrow
Illustrated by: David Catrow
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 230mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 142g
ISBN: 9780142402764
ISBN 10: 0142402761
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 21 April 2005
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Catrow(catrow.com)is the illustrator of many picture books including Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon and its sequel Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon, written by Patty Lovell; I Wanna Iguana and its two companion books I Wanna New Room and I Wanna Go Home, written by Karen Kaufman Orloff; Our Tree Named Steve by Alan Zweibel; The Middle Child Blues by Kristyn Crow; and We the Kids- the Preamble to the Constitution. David has twice been honored with The New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year Award. He lives in Ohio with his wife, Deborah.

Reviews for We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States

"""This zany, patriotic paean offers kids lighthearted but meaningful incentive to reflect further on the relevance of those 'big words' and 'big ideas.'""—Publisher's Weekly ""Wow! All those dry, difficult words from the Preamble to the Constitution are made easy to understand through wild, wacky, full-color art done by a well-known political cartoonist.""—School Library Journal ""As well as being an engaging way of removing barriers to understanding raised by the Constitution's stylized language, this makes a first-class discussion starter for many of the ideas and issues it addresses""—Kirkus Reviews "