The election is a prime learning opportunity for big kids and little kids alike. So much of the election is much bigger than they can really understand and comprehend, not to mention much more than children should be exposed so young. And yet, it is a pivotal time to learn about democracy, the presidential role in our country, the voting process, what it means to be a citizen, and more. I have collected six books to help you teach your children about the election.
These books do not talk about party politics or viewpoints, but they share about what it means to be a good person, a qualified candidate, the right to vote, the election process, the historical significance of elections, cool facts about past presidents, and more. Each book has a distinct approach to the election, some silly and fun, others serious and informative. Don’t miss this unique opportunity for conversation with your child about something that only happens every four years. Be sure to check out our Election Day Activity Pack that we have created to make this year’s election even more fun and engaging!
Our 5 Favorite Election Day Children’s Books
Sophia Valdez, Future Prez is from the well-known series by Andrea Beaty. Sofia is kind and gentle and a doer. She loves to help neighbors and friends. When she gets an idea to make the world a better place, she sets her mind to it. This is a great book to talk about what being a good person looks like and how we can use our talents to make the world better.
Around America to Win the Vote: Two Suffragists, a Kitten, and 10,000 Miles shares part of the history about women voting. This is a great story to raise awareness about how things can change in our country for the better and what a great effort it takes to make those positive changes. This little piece of history is an important part of our current elections.
So You Want to Be President is like the world record book for presidents. It is a kid‘s version of the coolest, most interesting facts about our nation‘s presidents. This is a great book to get kids interested in the fascinating people who have lead our country and the great things they have done to make it what it is today. We haven’t met a child who wasn’t fascinated by this book!
Leo’s First Vote is the a comprehensive picture book about what it means to vote. Does one vote matter? How do you register to vote? Where do you go to vote? What happens if the line is long? It answers all the questions in a way kids can understand and it’s told in a story format. This book is ideal for kids really wanting to understand exactly what it means to vote.
Duck for President is the perfect book to include young readers in your discussion and activities. The well-known Doreen Cronin character decides to run for president. This story is told in a way that even the youngest of readers can get in on the fun!
Duck for President is the perfect book to include young readers in your discussion and activities. The well-known Doreen Cronin character decides to run for president. This story is told in a way that even the youngest of readers can get in on the fun!
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