Presidential Misadventures

Reviewed by: Jeri Fitzpatrick - GNGMS, Gray, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 3, 2015

Review

Illustrations are black and white pen and ink. This is a book of poems poking fun of the U.S. presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama. First there is a introduction of Edmund Clerihew Bentley , who he was, how the clerihews were invented with some examples, and directions to make your own. Next is a table of content. Followed by , each president has his own page, picture, poem. "Toothache-prone George Washington Complained that flossing was no fun. Lifelong dental misadventures led to presidential dentures.

Lastly, there is an appendix that explains the truth behind the joke. George never had floss or wooden teeth, but he did have dentures made of gold, ivory, lead, and both human and horse teeth.

Overall Book Score: good