George Washington's Mother

By Jean Fritz & Illustrated by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan

Overview: This book is a narrative story about Mary Washington's life. Mothers play important roles in the lives of their children, even children who grow up to be Presidents of their country. This book begins with the death of Mary's mother and father and explains how she did not marry until she was 22 years old. The book gives lots of information about Mary and her role in raising George and his siblings and her part in the Revolutionary War. One could tell that she loved being comfortable and loved by her life choices. Throughout the whole course of her life, she really cared for her children and wanted them nearby. Mary Washington was a well respected American and she died at the age of 81. This book is full of beautiful drawing to help readers understand what America used to be like. This book is fairly wordy and is recommend for students grades 2-3.

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