The presidential election is coming up. So it is the perfect time to start talking to kids about voting and elections. My daughter has started noticing lawn signs on neighbor’s yards, and asking me questions about the election. So I was thrilled when we received two new children’s books about voting to help me explain the process to her.
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Written by Kate Farrell and illustrated by Caitlin Kuhwald
This informative and inspiring kids’ book about voting takes readers through the alphabet, offering voting related concepts for each letter of the alphabet. The lyrical rhyming text is paired with colorful illustrations featuring a diverse cast of characters. Several of the pages feature cartoon versions of famous people who have played big roles in civics and government throughout the history of the country. The back of the book includes information on the importance of voting, the important people from history pictured throughout the book, and a timeline of voting rights. Overall the book is a great introduction to the importance of voting for little ones It is also an inspiring call to action for everyone to have their voice be heard.
Written by Jan Zauzmer and illustrated by Andrew Roberts
Once your kids understand the importance of voting, the next step is teaching them how to vote. This fun animal themed voting book for kids uses parent and child animal pairs to walk the reader through the process. Each two page spread highlights a different pair of animals. The text uses the adult and child names of the animals, and a fun play on words that relates to the animal and voting. The story takes the reader through the whole process, from considering the choices, to mailing in a ballot, going to the polls, signing in, going to a booth, even staying up late to watch the results. The back of the book includes stickers with animal related spins on classic “voting” related sayings.
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