What were George Washington's birthdays like when he was a boy? In George Washington's Birthdays, author Wilma P. Hays takes young readers back to his childhood, sharing the special occasions, experiences, and birthday gifts that helped shape the young George Washington. From his eleventh birthday, when he was looking forward to riding his colt Firebrand for the first time, to the important events and changes that marked his growing years, the story offers a more personal glimpse into the early life of one of America's most familiar historical figures.
A member of the Weekly Reader Children's Book Club collection, this vintage book is a wonderful way to introduce young readers to American history through an engaging story rather than a traditional biography. It's a welcome addition to the bookshelf of a beginning reader who is ready to explore real people, historical events, and the stories behind the names they know.
Title: George Washington's Birthdays
Format: Clothbound Hardcover
Author: Wilma Pitchford Hays
Illustrator: Peter Burchard
Publisher: Coward-McCann, Inc. - New York - Weekly Reader Children's Book Club Presents Book
Year: 1963
Condition: Minor cover and spine wear noted especially around the edges. The inside of this edition is clean - no torn or missing pages noted. This edition is tightly bound with no damage to the hinges. A page wrinkle or two are noted from years of being read over and over again. There is a name written on the inside cover.
