The White House: A Pop-Up of Our Nation's Home

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, South Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 8, 2016

Review

It is difficult to evaluate this pop-up book as it appears to be two books. Sabuda's paper craft work is original and exciting; the White House comes to life as the interior and exterior jump on to the page. The use of string is outstanding on the first page where the North Face of the White House is being constructed. There is a problem however when readers attempt to view the Oval Office; the side panels do not work effectively. The poem written by Richard Watson Gilder is rather dreary for young readers but would be useful in a middle school environment. This book would work better for children if there were more facts. Families and schools planning to tour the White House would appreciate this book. Collectors of paper craft books will want to purchase The White House but libraries might pass.

Overall Book Score: good