About the Author

David Stabler is the kid-friendly alter ego of Robert Schnakenberg, the author of several books of pop history including Secret Lives of Great Authors, Secret Lives of the Supreme Court, and Distory- A Treasury of Historical Insults. Doogie Horner is a writer, illustrator, and stand-up comedian. His books include 100 Ghosts and Everything Explained through Flowcharts. This is his first illustrated book for children.

Reviews

"Just like history class, only hilarious."-Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever

"A humorous peek into the early lives of our country's leaders."-Time for Kids

"Get the hilarious history of each president's childhood. Kid Presidents by David Stabler includes quirky illustrations and plenty of unusual trivia."-Boys' Life

"Entertaining and informative."-The Florida Time-Union

"Every leader of our country was once a kid, as the 20 true tales in this fun, fact-filled, whimsically illustrated book so cleverly remind us."-American Profile

"Fun and funny."-Examiner.com

"With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney's The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renee Russell's The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned."-School Library Journal

"The perfect gift for both presidential and history buffs, brimming with fun facts and full-color, comics-style artwork."-Jennifer M. Brown, Shelf Awareness for Readers

"Caricatures by Horner are whimsical and funny, a good match for a book that demonstrates that every president started life as a goofy, regular kid."-Booklist

"Entertaining."-Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the Kid Legends series:
"Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining."-Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes

"A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats-not to mention all the rest-started out as children too."-Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists

"Filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today."-Geek Dad, on Kid Scientists

"Impressively diverse."-Booklist, on Kid Artists

"I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them."-Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, on Kid Scientists

"Memorably weird childhood moments. . . are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner's impish cartoons."-Publishers Weekly, on Kid Artists

"A funny and inspiring book for children and adults."-New York Journal of Books, on Kid Scientists