DEAR SOCKS, DEAR BUDDY : Kids' Letters to the First Pets [Unabridged]

dear socks, dear buddy : kids' letters to the first pets [unabridged]

DEAR SOCKS, DEAR BUDDY : Kids' Letters to the First Pets [Unabridged]

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First pets have always been popular, including such notables as FDR's Scottish terrier, Fala; Caroline Kennedy's pony, Macaroni; and Amy Carter's cat, Misty. President Clinton's cat, Socks, and his chocolate Labrador, Buddy, have also managed to attract quite a few fans since landing in the White House, the majority being curious children who have lots of interesting questions and aren't shy about sharing! In Dear Socks, Dear Buddy: Kids' Letters to the First Pets, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton gathers together more than 80 full-color photographs of the dynamic duo and 50 letters to them from kids across the United States and offers answers to their most-often-asked questions. From "Socks Stats" and a "Buddy Bio" to a FAQ page for each, and "Socks and Buddy's Guide to Good Pet Care," children will be delighted with the generous information provided on two of their favorite pets, as well as the "pet history" of the White House and a look into how letters to Socks and Buddy are received, sorted, and answered at the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home. Clinton, who is donating all of the author proceeds from the sale of this book to the National Park Foundation, also devotes a chapter to suggesting numerous ways that "parents can help their children initiate and enjoy the experience of writing and receiving letters," making this a treasure for both parents and children alike. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Book Description

In a world dominated by video games, voice mail, and television, it's easy to overlook the importance of the written word. If one very important thing parents can do to help their children learn is read to them, then encouraging them to write must run a close second. What better -- and more rewarding -- way to teach a child these invaluable communication skills than through letter writing?

With her warm and engaging words, Mrs. Clinton suggests ways parents can help their children initiate and enjoy the experience of writing and receiving letters, and shares some of her family's (and pets') experiences. Mrs. Clinton gives a brief "pet history" of the White House, from Dolly Madison's parrot and Teddy Roosevelt's children's menagerie to the Bushes' English springer spaniel Millie. She also talks about the ways Socks and Buddy participate in White House life, such as greeting guests and visiting hospitals and nursing homes.

In Dear Socks, Dear Buddy, Mrs. Clinton also shares more than forty letters children have sent the nation's First Pets, from a simple request for a "paw-tograph" to more exacting notes of good wishes ("I want to give you a big heart, as big as the whole world") and generous advice ("Just because they went on a trip doesn't mean they don't love you any more"). This audiobook will inspire children to share their ideas and wishes through writing.

DEAR SOCKS, DEAR BUDDY : Kids' Letters to the First Pets [Unabridged]

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