num_pages: 48
description: A boy from Virginia becomes the first presidentBefore he was the face on the dollar bill George Washington was a shy boy with a hot temper. But George had character and adaptability. He taught himself courage and self-control. At an early age and without really realizing it George Washington gathered the qualities hed need to become one of the greatest leaders America has ever known. Anne Rockwells prose is dignified Matt Phelans illustrations are striking and the details they reveal about George Washingtons early days are fascinating sometimes tragic and always moving.Includes an authors note.
language: English
title: Big George: How a Shy Boy Became President Washington
publisher: Clarion Books