{"product_id":"madam-president-9781423108467","title":"Madam President","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author-illustrator and Caldecott Honor-winner Lane Smith offers an entertaining and empowering vision of a strong girl in power, perfect for election season and year-round!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"This funny romp delivers a hefty message for today's girls: The White House is yours for the taking,\" says \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eof\u003ci\u003e Madam President. \u003c\/i\u003eA confident little girl imagines what her day would be like if she ran the country: There would be executive orders to give, babies to kiss, tuna casseroles to veto, and so much more! Not to mention that recess would definitely require more security.\u003cbr\u003eWith deadpan wit and hilarious illustrations, best-selling picture book creator Lane Smith introduces readers to an unforgettable new character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Blends message with medium for maximum delight... Hail to the chief!\" --- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"In this sly, witty recitation of a president's responsibilities, a ponytailed girl has the list down pat: give executive orders (to her cat); negotiate treaties (between said cat and dog); kiss babies: and veto, veto, veto.\" --- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A must-have title that will unite both sides of the (lunchroom) aisle.\" --- \u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLane Smith\u003c\/b\u003e wrote and illustrated \u003ci\u003eGrandpa Green\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a 2012 Caldecott Honor book, and \u003ci\u003eIt's a Book\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller has been translated into more than twenty-five languages. His other authored works include the national bestsellers \u003ci\u003eMadam President\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJohn, Paul, George \u0026amp; Ben\u003c\/i\u003e, and he has created art for many books including the Caldecott Honor winner \u003ci\u003eThe Stinky Cheese Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe True Story of the 3 Little Pigs\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eI'm Just No Good at Rhyming (And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups)\u003c\/i\u003e, among many others. His books have been \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Books on four occasions. In 2012, the Eric Carle Museum named him a Carle Artist for \"lifelong innovation in the field of children's picture books,\" and in 2014, he was the recipient of the lifetime achievement award from the Society of Illustrators. Lane and his wife, book designer Molly Leach, live in a rural Connecticut.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50492452339986,"sku":"9781423108467","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_00db1760-b858-49e6-9347-7c93c20691cb.jpg?v=1730592158","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/madam-president-9781423108467","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}