Voting picture book recommendations are by Angela Ferraris, The Retired School Librarian.
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Picture Books
Leo’s First Vote!
by Christina Soontornvat (Author), Isabel Roxas (Illustrator)
Brief summary: Leo’s father became a United States citizen and now is able to vote for the president of the United States. Leo learns about voting at school like how the candidates are chosen, debating, registering, and where the polling place is located.
Comments: The illustrations were created using oil pastels, acrylic, cut paper, and digital rendering.
The back sections include more information about voting.
Rating: 4/5 đź“—đź“—đź“—đź“—
Details and buying options are on this book’s Amazon page.
Show Up and Vote
by Ani DiFranco (Author), Rachelle Baker (Illustrator)
Brief summary: A mother takes her daughter with her to vote. As they walk down the city’s sidewalks in the rain, the girl realizes how important it is to cast a ballot. She sees familiar faces and feels connected to the community.
Comments: The illustrations were created with Procreate and iPad.
It should be noted that this book has no capital letters or punctuation. I believe it would make it easier for young readers if it was read aloud.
Rating: 3.5 /5 đź“—đź“—đź“—1/2
Details and buying options are on this book’s Amazon page.
Nonfiction
How Voting and Elections Work
by Zelda Wagner (Author)
Brief summary: This intermediate nonfiction children’s book discusses topics such as election day, why we vote, the election, and how to get involved.
Comments: This book is illustrated with photos. There is a glossary, index, and a “Learn More” section in the back of the book.
Rating: 3.5 /5 đź“—đź“—đź“—1/2
Details and buying options are on this book’s Amazon page.
Voting Day
by Samantha Bell (Author)
Brief summary: This intermediate nonfiction children’s books focuses on the day of voting. Readers will learn about polling places, volunteers, voting day, early voting, counting the votes, and declaring the winner.
Comments: The book is illustrated with photos.
The back sections included Fun Fact, Activity, Glossary, To Learn More, Index, and About the Author.
Rating: 3.5 /5 đź“—đź“—đź“—1/2
Details and buying options are on this book’s Amazon page.
The selected children’s books are chosen by a highly qualified retired elementary school librarian who passionately reads and recommends picture books to teachers, school librarians, parents, grandparents, and other book enthusiasts.
Most of the books Mrs. Ferraris recommends are checked out from the public library. The only exception is the complimentary copies she receives for an honest review, which are duly noted.