"A Boy Named FDR: How Franklin D. Roosevelt Grew Up to Change America" by Steve Johnson explores the formative years of Franklin D. Roosevelt, illustrating how his childhood experiences shaped the future leader. The narrative delves into FDR’s privileged upbringing, his struggles with illness, and the early influences of family and education that ignited his passion for public service. Through vivid storytelling, the book highlights pivotal moments and relationships that laid the groundwork for Roosevelt's innovative ideas and determination to transform America during challenging times. Readers witness the evolution of a boy into a pivotal figure in American history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 48 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 2016 by Random House USA Inc .

STEVE JOHNSON and LOU FANCHER have collaborated on over 45 picture books. Their work has received rave reviews and won awards, including My Many Colored Days , I Walk at Night , and New York's Bravest . Visit them online at www. johnsonandfancher. com. Kathleen Krull, the noted social historian, lives in San Diego, California. Boris Kulikov, the illustrator of the series, lives in New York City.