My Senator and Me facts for kids
Front cover illustration
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| Author | Ted Kennedy |
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| Illustrator | David Small |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's book |
| Publisher | Scholastic Press |
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Publication date
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May 2006 |
| Media type | Hardback, Paperback |
| Pages | 56 |
| ISBN | 0-439-65077-1 |
| OCLC | 61859695 |
| 328.73092/9 22 | |
| LC Class | JK1025 .K46 2006 |
My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington, D.C. is a fun children's book from 2006. It was written by Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy. The story follows a Portuguese Water Dog named Splash. Splash tries to help his owner, Senator Kennedy, with his daily work. He also helps the senator pass an important education bill.
The book also teaches readers about the U.S. government. It explains how a bill becomes a law. You can learn about the roles of Congress and the Senate. The book even includes details about Senator Kennedy and his dog, Splash.
Contents
About the Book
This book offers a unique look at life in Washington, D.C. It shows the busy days of a U.S. Senator through the eyes of his loyal dog. Splash's adventures make learning about government exciting. The main goal is to help pass a new law about education.
Who is Splash?
In the book, Splash is Senator Kennedy's helpful dog. In real life, Splash was truly the name of Senator Kennedy's own dog. The senator himself is the main human character in the story.
Learning About Government
My Senator and Me is more than just a story. It's also a guide to how the U.S. government works. The book explains important ideas in a simple way. You can learn about the different parts of government. It helps young readers understand how laws are made.
How a Bill Becomes a Law
One of the main lessons in the book is how a bill becomes a law. A "bill" is an idea for a new law. It must go through many steps to become official. The book shows how a bill starts as an idea. Then, it moves through Congress and the Senate. Finally, it can become a law that helps people.
Giving Back
The money earned from selling My Senator and Me goes to good causes. These funds are donated to different charities. One important charity is Read Boston. This group helps support reading and literacy. They work with public schools in Boston to help kids learn to read better.
