"Dear Mr. Washington" by Nancy Carpenter follows a young girl as she embarks on a heartfelt journey to connect with George Washington. Through her letters, she shares her dreams, questions, and admiration for the nation's first president. The story captures her imaginative thoughts and the historical context of Washington's life, blending an exploration of American history with the innocence of childhood curiosity. As she writes, she learns about the values of leadership, courage, and friendship, ultimately discovering her own voice and place in the world. The narrative is uplifting and inspires readers to dream boldly and engage with history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Nancy Carpenter is the acclaimed illustrator of Fannie in the Kitchen, as well as Masai and I, Sitti's Secrets, and Loud Emily, among other books. She lives with her husband, daughter, and cat in Brooklyn, New York. Lynn Cullen is the author of Moi and Marie-Antoinette, also published by Bloomsbury. She lives in the US.