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Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?
A biography of George the Third, King of Great Britain during the time of the American Revolution.
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First published January 1, 1977
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Jean Fritz
93 books156 followersJean Guttery Fritz was an American children's writer best known for American biography and history. She won the Children's Legacy Literature Award for her career contribution to American children's literature in 1986. She turned 100 in November 2015 and died in May 2017 at the age of 101.
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September 30, 2017
Soo finished this cute little book on the way home because hey I love all things English kings and royalty AND because this is the King from the cutest song on my beloved Hamilton soundtrack-- I read this little cutey book in about half an hour so I can recommend it to history classes reviewing the Boston Tea Party .. the most adorable history of George and his petulant moods and how he became King with America as a thorn in his side...ah how I wish I had Hamilton to relay history to middle school Nique as History was always a close second for me as a major in Undergrad but to learn of how we got where we are has always intrigued me..know your history or be doomed to repeat it right..yea so George basically lost his mind trying to get the fiercely independent American citizens to pay taxes to help replenish the funds lost on the French-Indian War..then to have the French back the Americans it was comical and insightful to learn what others thought of the rebellious Americans and how the glorious Hamilton played a role in everything..Very cute book I would say its so easy to comprehend and there are no really troublesome words to pronounce or define (Love Jean Fritz for making relatable and easy to teach history books kids really read--we have about fifteen titles in the library) so around ages 8 and up but very informative and easy to understand, questions on what would you do from King's point of view and was his persistence for war to his detriment or a display of his positive rule and wish for good for his people? Hmm glad I spent time with this lil one today now to a 4th grade history class :)
August 2, 2011
AMAZING!!! Jean Fritz's passion for history is apparent in all of her books. She relates historical happenings as they happened, making sure to add in details that most people don't focus on in the history books. She includes accurate background information so we can see King George as a human being with all the faults, insecurities, etc. so that we can relate to him and see who he really was. This book tells all about King George and his conflicts with the colonists. It reads just like a storybook, is illustrated, and is kid-friendly. I highly recommend this book and anything Jean Fritz has written.
July 30, 2016
Yes, I am aware this is a 48 page children's book.
Yes it is about King George the third AKA the king from Hamilton the musical.
Yes I did giggle my way through this book because Lin Manuel Miranda's king from the show very conveys the king as a demented, put out, angry child who is annoyed about not getting his way.
It was totally worth the dollar I spent on it at the thrift store.
Yes it is about King George the third AKA the king from Hamilton the musical.
Yes I did giggle my way through this book because Lin Manuel Miranda's king from the show very conveys the king as a demented, put out, angry child who is annoyed about not getting his way.
It was totally worth the dollar I spent on it at the thrift store.
August 29, 2017
This month, while the Old School Kidlit Reading Challenge has been focusing on nonfiction, I decided to finally sit down and read a stack of the late Jean Fritz's books about the history of the United States. In total, I read 8 titles:
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? illustrated by Margot Tomes (1973)
Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman (1974)
Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? illustrated by Margot Tomes (1975)
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? illustrated by Margot Tomes (1976)
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman (1976)
Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? illustrated by Tomie dePaola (1977)
Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? illustrated by Margot Tomes (1980)
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution illustrated by Tomie dePaola (1987)
All of these except the last one are biographies of key figures in early America. In each biography, Fritz focuses on a representative quirk of each individual she profiles, which serves as a unifying thread for the important events of that person's life. For John Hancock, whose signature looms so large on the declaration of independence, this is his desire for attention and the ostentatious ways he went about trying to get it. For Sam Adams, it is his refusal to learn to ride a horse, for Columbus, his terrible sense of direction and tendency to stumble upon good fortune, and for King George, his blind paternalism toward the colonists, even when they have made very clear their disdain for him. In the last book, Shh! We're Writing the Constitution, Fritz tells the story of the difficulties and compromises that occurred among different historical figures as the U.S. Constitution slowly took shape.
In both types of books, Fritz focuses heavily not just on historical events, but on the personalities of the key figures who contributed to the outcomes of these events. Fritz does not simply idolize these men for their greatness; instead she shows both how they were ordinary (stubborn, foolish, insufferable, laughable, quirky, selfish, etc.) and extraordinary. No one is treated as all good or all bad, but instead they are portrayed as very human. For a reader like me who reads books mainly for their characters, I found this approach refreshing and endearing. Whereas I struggle to focus on lengthy informational texts that try to drill details into my memory, the "characters" in each of these books were fascinating to me. As I read in the evenings, I kept saying to my husband, "Hey did you know...?" and "I never knew that..."
None of these books is enough on its own to convey all the details of the discovery of America, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, or the drafting of the Constitution, but every single one of them provides context for understanding those events on a more personal and emotional level. The straightforward facts which are included alongside the biographical details are made more memorable by Fritz's engaging and humorous writing style, and everything she writes about comes to life in a way that school textbooks never could.They would make wonderful read-alouds for elementary kids who are studying colonial America, but they are just as entertaining as independent reads for older readers who want a refresher.
Also wonderful are the illustrations for each volume. There are three illustrators for these books: Margot Tomes, Trina Schart Hyman, and Tomie dePaola. Though all three artists' styles suit the mood and content of the books, my personal favorite is Hyman. Her pictures have the most detail, and in my opinion, the most personality. Tomes is a close second - I especially like the way she draws children - but found that I associated dePaola too much with other books and other genres to feel like he was a good fit for this subject matter. Still, I think the designer for these books did a great job of keeping a consistent look to the whole series that places the reader in a particular frame of mind regardless of who drew the pictures.
Now that I have read all of these books, I understand why they were so popular in my school library during childhood and why I hear so much about them in homeschooling circles. I plan to use them with my kids when we study U.S. history and I hope they will learn to love history (as I never did as a child) by observing how much fun Fritz clearly had writing about it.
This review also appears on my blog, Read-at-Home Mom.
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? illustrated by Margot Tomes (1973)
Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams? illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman (1974)
Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? illustrated by Margot Tomes (1975)
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin? illustrated by Margot Tomes (1976)
Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman (1976)
Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? illustrated by Tomie dePaola (1977)
Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? illustrated by Margot Tomes (1980)
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution illustrated by Tomie dePaola (1987)
All of these except the last one are biographies of key figures in early America. In each biography, Fritz focuses on a representative quirk of each individual she profiles, which serves as a unifying thread for the important events of that person's life. For John Hancock, whose signature looms so large on the declaration of independence, this is his desire for attention and the ostentatious ways he went about trying to get it. For Sam Adams, it is his refusal to learn to ride a horse, for Columbus, his terrible sense of direction and tendency to stumble upon good fortune, and for King George, his blind paternalism toward the colonists, even when they have made very clear their disdain for him. In the last book, Shh! We're Writing the Constitution, Fritz tells the story of the difficulties and compromises that occurred among different historical figures as the U.S. Constitution slowly took shape.
In both types of books, Fritz focuses heavily not just on historical events, but on the personalities of the key figures who contributed to the outcomes of these events. Fritz does not simply idolize these men for their greatness; instead she shows both how they were ordinary (stubborn, foolish, insufferable, laughable, quirky, selfish, etc.) and extraordinary. No one is treated as all good or all bad, but instead they are portrayed as very human. For a reader like me who reads books mainly for their characters, I found this approach refreshing and endearing. Whereas I struggle to focus on lengthy informational texts that try to drill details into my memory, the "characters" in each of these books were fascinating to me. As I read in the evenings, I kept saying to my husband, "Hey did you know...?" and "I never knew that..."
None of these books is enough on its own to convey all the details of the discovery of America, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, or the drafting of the Constitution, but every single one of them provides context for understanding those events on a more personal and emotional level. The straightforward facts which are included alongside the biographical details are made more memorable by Fritz's engaging and humorous writing style, and everything she writes about comes to life in a way that school textbooks never could.They would make wonderful read-alouds for elementary kids who are studying colonial America, but they are just as entertaining as independent reads for older readers who want a refresher.
Also wonderful are the illustrations for each volume. There are three illustrators for these books: Margot Tomes, Trina Schart Hyman, and Tomie dePaola. Though all three artists' styles suit the mood and content of the books, my personal favorite is Hyman. Her pictures have the most detail, and in my opinion, the most personality. Tomes is a close second - I especially like the way she draws children - but found that I associated dePaola too much with other books and other genres to feel like he was a good fit for this subject matter. Still, I think the designer for these books did a great job of keeping a consistent look to the whole series that places the reader in a particular frame of mind regardless of who drew the pictures.
Now that I have read all of these books, I understand why they were so popular in my school library during childhood and why I hear so much about them in homeschooling circles. I plan to use them with my kids when we study U.S. history and I hope they will learn to love history (as I never did as a child) by observing how much fun Fritz clearly had writing about it.
This review also appears on my blog, Read-at-Home Mom.
September 29, 2010
My boys really enjoyed this and told me that 'lots of other kids should read it because it's so funny'. We read it in two days and I've found them looking through it over and over again.
The book treated King George very well and we learned a lot about him we hadn't already known. I liked that it mainly focused on him and not so much on the battles. I liked this better than George vs. George for actually learning about the King. George vs. George, however, discussed the battles more in-depth.
A nice addition to our study of the American Revolution. Highly recommended.
The book treated King George very well and we learned a lot about him we hadn't already known. I liked that it mainly focused on him and not so much on the battles. I liked this better than George vs. George for actually learning about the King. George vs. George, however, discussed the battles more in-depth.
A nice addition to our study of the American Revolution. Highly recommended.
December 29, 2012
I read this biography aloud to my children. It is recommended for ages 8-11, but even my 4 year-old enjoyed it.
Fritz presents factual information in such a way that it is entertaining and fun! I found the events surrounding the Boston Tea Party to be very interesting, and I did not realize how much the independence of the American colonies bothered King George.
We loved this biography, and we plan to read more of Fritz's biographical series! This book makes a great complement to your American history studies!
Fritz presents factual information in such a way that it is entertaining and fun! I found the events surrounding the Boston Tea Party to be very interesting, and I did not realize how much the independence of the American colonies bothered King George.
We loved this biography, and we plan to read more of Fritz's biographical series! This book makes a great complement to your American history studies!
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January 4, 2022As the Samuel Adams version came up in my recommendations, I'm trying to remember all the Jean Fritz picture books we had read as a class waaaay back in elementary school. I know this one I read as an adult, most likely as a reread from years and years ago.
November 12, 2022
Like history? Especially when presented in a fun and entertaining way? Then, Jean Fritz is the author for you! This little book about King George is a quick read full of interesting facts!
November 25, 2023
Cute book for lower-middle grades to accompany a study of American History that encompasses the French and Indian War and the stirrings of the American Revolution. It's mostly about King George, and I learned a lot about him - he's not someone that is studied much here in America - some of it was trivial and some was funny and some was pertinent. I read it aloud to my upper middle grade students, giving them an outline to fill in as I read, to focus their attention.
April 29, 2020
Great read-aloud
March 10, 2024
The kids and I learned so much about King George that we had never known before. Neat getting more understanding of his perspective during the Revolutionary War. He wasn’t the villain I had imagined. :)
October 10, 2015
I am so glad I read Jean Fritz's Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? I found this one to be a delight. And not just because I happen to love Horrible Histories' Born 2 Rule. (I should probably make that love, love, love, LOVE. I love Horrible Histories, the show in general, and the songs very, very much.) I've almost always enjoyed studying British literature and British history more than American. Though in the case of this book, you get a bit of both!
Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? is about the reign of George III. How he came to the throne, what kind of king he was, what he was remembered for, etc. A lot of the focus is on the conflict, the war, with the American colonies. But it isn't just about the American Revolution either. Plenty of attention is placed on the royal family which I loved.
This biography is definitely for mid-to-upper elementary students. A good read aloud for first grade it isn't! There is a lot of text per page, but, there are also plenty of illustrations. And the illustrations are by Tomie dePaola. Some are in color, others are in black and white. But the important thing is that there are illustrations. I've mentioned it before, but, it's worth repeating. When I had to choose a nonfiction book for report, required reading, I decided which book based on the length and the number of illustrations. This one would have been well received by me!
I read a reprint edition that came out circa 2009. It was originally published in 1977.
Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? is about the reign of George III. How he came to the throne, what kind of king he was, what he was remembered for, etc. A lot of the focus is on the conflict, the war, with the American colonies. But it isn't just about the American Revolution either. Plenty of attention is placed on the royal family which I loved.
This biography is definitely for mid-to-upper elementary students. A good read aloud for first grade it isn't! There is a lot of text per page, but, there are also plenty of illustrations. And the illustrations are by Tomie dePaola. Some are in color, others are in black and white. But the important thing is that there are illustrations. I've mentioned it before, but, it's worth repeating. When I had to choose a nonfiction book for report, required reading, I decided which book based on the length and the number of illustrations. This one would have been well received by me!
I read a reprint edition that came out circa 2009. It was originally published in 1977.
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April 9, 2012Can't You Make Them Behave, King George is a story about King George III that starts when George was just a boy and very ill-mannered. As George grows up along the path of becoming king he is tutored and begins to act like a king. After searching for the perfect queen the story gives an account of their marriage, crowning, and their growing life together. The book accurately and authentically conveys factual information by giving dates from history and presents facts from the story of the king's life accompanied with illustrations. The information is organized by being presented in a story. The information is easy to follow because it is chronologically presented. At first I was turned off by the book because it looks dated but I was too quick to judge a book by it's cover. The information is presented in a way that is easy to follow along with while still learning a lot of information. The illustrations are cartoonish which is appealing for the reader to also follow along with. They are interactive by using speech bubbles. I think the author does a good job at writing clearly and presenting that they understand what they are writing about. I would use Jean Fritz's books in the classroom as additional resources for lessons on historical events. I think it is important to be able to learn information not just by reading a textbook or listening to a lecture and Jean Fritz allows reader to read an enjoyable story and learn information.
March 27, 2013
This is a very readable biography about King George III, the enemy of the colonists during the Revolutionary War. It's a fairly objective look at his life and the choices that he made.
I grew up watching the Schoolhouse Rock video of No More Kings, created in 1975, and I got the impression that King George III was an excessive spendthrift and an emotionally bankrupt jerk who deserved our rebellious response to his taxes. I thought it was interesting to see that this book was published at about the same time (1977), but I don't remember ever reading it.
The narrative is informative, without being overwhelming or too boring, providing a substantial amount of detail about King George III's life. I thought it was telling about his character that he was quite frugal and did not live in excessive luxury.
We recognized Tomie dePaola's distinctive illustrative style and we thought the pictures complemented the story nicely. We all learned a little bit about him and I must admit that I was more sympathetic toward him after reading the book. Still, I couldn't help breaking into song...
"Rockin' and a-rollin', splishin' and a-splashin',
over the horizon, what can it be?
Looks like it's going to be a free country.
I grew up watching the Schoolhouse Rock video of No More Kings, created in 1975, and I got the impression that King George III was an excessive spendthrift and an emotionally bankrupt jerk who deserved our rebellious response to his taxes. I thought it was interesting to see that this book was published at about the same time (1977), but I don't remember ever reading it.
The narrative is informative, without being overwhelming or too boring, providing a substantial amount of detail about King George III's life. I thought it was telling about his character that he was quite frugal and did not live in excessive luxury.
We recognized Tomie dePaola's distinctive illustrative style and we thought the pictures complemented the story nicely. We all learned a little bit about him and I must admit that I was more sympathetic toward him after reading the book. Still, I couldn't help breaking into song...
"Rockin' and a-rollin', splishin' and a-splashin',
over the horizon, what can it be?
Looks like it's going to be a free country.
May 8, 2015
Personal Reaction: I think this book portrayed King George's life and legacy in a relatable and interesting way. Students can relate to feeling pressure from their parents to act a certain way and wanting to be perfect to please their parents.
Read Aloud: I would read this aloud to 2nd and 3rd graders to begin a unit on autobiographies or a social studies unit on king's or history of royalty in other countries. Students could compare the royal hierarchy to those in power in the United States.
Independent Reading: I would recommend this book to those that consider themselves history buffs or enjoy learning about the past kings and queens. Specifically students in 2nd and 3rd grade because the amount of words per page and difficulty level of the words might be too much for those in first grade unless they are advanced.
For Narrative: I would use this book to teach about conflict. Clearly King George had a lot of conflict throughout his life and I would have students fill out a graphic organizer following the reading of the book to talk about what events led up to the conflict and what events followed the conflict.
Read Aloud: I would read this aloud to 2nd and 3rd graders to begin a unit on autobiographies or a social studies unit on king's or history of royalty in other countries. Students could compare the royal hierarchy to those in power in the United States.
Independent Reading: I would recommend this book to those that consider themselves history buffs or enjoy learning about the past kings and queens. Specifically students in 2nd and 3rd grade because the amount of words per page and difficulty level of the words might be too much for those in first grade unless they are advanced.
For Narrative: I would use this book to teach about conflict. Clearly King George had a lot of conflict throughout his life and I would have students fill out a graphic organizer following the reading of the book to talk about what events led up to the conflict and what events followed the conflict.
May 9, 2015
Personal Reaction: I thought this book was really good. It provided an interesting point of view on King George the Third. I really enjoyed that they talked about King George's early life. There is not a lot of books that discuss the early life of royalty and I feel like it makes them more relatable.
Read Aloud: I think children could enjoy listening this during a read aloud for the silly humor that is incorporated into the story. Since the book includes a lot of large blocks of text it might take multiple readings to get through the whole story. There is a lot of information that is in the story that could create discussion in the classroom.
Curriculum: I would introduce this book in a topic about the American Revolution. Students can read this book to get a perspective about the American Revolution and what is the point of view from the England's side. The book also provides extra comments from the author about historical events that he explains within the book that could be used as an extra resource.
Read Aloud: I think children could enjoy listening this during a read aloud for the silly humor that is incorporated into the story. Since the book includes a lot of large blocks of text it might take multiple readings to get through the whole story. There is a lot of information that is in the story that could create discussion in the classroom.
Curriculum: I would introduce this book in a topic about the American Revolution. Students can read this book to get a perspective about the American Revolution and what is the point of view from the England's side. The book also provides extra comments from the author about historical events that he explains within the book that could be used as an extra resource.
December 21, 2018
I found this picture book biography about King George III to be extremely interesting and informative. Recently my daughter and I covered the American Revolution in our U.S. History studies and I would have loved to have read this while we were learning about that time, but we enjoyed it very much now. It was intriguing hearing about the “dreaded tyrant” from a different perspective (one not of the rebellious colonists seeking freedoms from a ruler an ocean away). Jean Fritz did a nice job of writing a fairly objective book that humanized King George, making him feel like “just George.” After putting down the book I can say I have a different feeling of him and would be interested to learn more. Tomie dePaola's distinctive illustrations complemented the story well, adding a bit of humor to the text.
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October 9, 2018This book is about King George 3's life starting from childhood and ending with his death. Its a kid-friendly way to introduce king George 3 to students during teaching the American Revolution and Colonial America. The book gives background on his life that help students understand why he was the way he was. Its a silly book that is full of facts about his life. This book is great for all students but is best for 3-4th grade since it aligns with these grades standards.
This book would be great to use during a Revolutionary war. The teacher will read the book so students get more background about King George lll and why he became a tyrant. The students will pick the part of the book they found most interesting, draw a picture about it, and explain what is going on in that part and why they picked it.
This book would be great to use during a Revolutionary war. The teacher will read the book so students get more background about King George lll and why he became a tyrant. The students will pick the part of the book they found most interesting, draw a picture about it, and explain what is going on in that part and why they picked it.
September 28, 2018
Summary -- This book shed light on the Life of King George III. Beginning with a shy little boy, and following him on his journey to become King, the author focuses on the facts of his story that are often not told. The story ends with his role in the American Revolution, and describes why Americans stopped thinking of him as a "good" King.
Evaluation -- My students LOVED this book. It allowed them to relate and find personal connections with a person from history as well as learn why he was no longer considered a good King to the people in America. I think it helped them relate to the topic.
Teaching Point -- I would absolutely introduce this book to help students make sense of the American Revolution. I think this novel added a personal connection to the story that they loved. They read this as partners which was a very appropriate level for them as fourth graders.
Evaluation -- My students LOVED this book. It allowed them to relate and find personal connections with a person from history as well as learn why he was no longer considered a good King to the people in America. I think it helped them relate to the topic.
Teaching Point -- I would absolutely introduce this book to help students make sense of the American Revolution. I think this novel added a personal connection to the story that they loved. They read this as partners which was a very appropriate level for them as fourth graders.
May 31, 2015
Excellent! Obviously a children's book, but written with insights into King George III's personality, goals, and perspectives on the American rebellion. I would say this would be appropriate for a middle elementary student who has learned the basics of the War and was ready to think a bit more critically about some of the issues.
Enough general background to create a context and personality, but not so much that the young reader gets bogged down. Honestly, the perfect combo for the extent of research I wanted, which was mainly getting a different perspective on the Revolutionary War and the person of George III.
Illustrations by Tomie de Paola are a perfect pairing.
Enough general background to create a context and personality, but not so much that the young reader gets bogged down. Honestly, the perfect combo for the extent of research I wanted, which was mainly getting a different perspective on the Revolutionary War and the person of George III.
Illustrations by Tomie de Paola are a perfect pairing.
July 25, 2018
This brief history of British King George the Third is more about the king and his life than about the revolution that took place in the American Colonies during his reign. It is written at the level of the late elementary school child and has many illustrations that have a bit of a cartoony style.
Despite the short length, this book is an excellent introduction to the life of the man who was the King of England when the valuable American colonies fought for and gained their freedom from the crown. In many ways he was a man with simple tastes that avoided most of the trappings of royalty. The book will leave you thinking, “I kind of like the guy.”
Despite the short length, this book is an excellent introduction to the life of the man who was the King of England when the valuable American colonies fought for and gained their freedom from the crown. In many ways he was a man with simple tastes that avoided most of the trappings of royalty. The book will leave you thinking, “I kind of like the guy.”
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December 5, 2013This book is an excellent book for introducing alternative perspectives on history. The book is written for students in 1st-3rd grade, but could easily be used in a 5th grade social studies unit where a class must look at an historical event from two view points. It falls into the historical fiction category as there is a decent amount of speculation on how King George as actually feeling at different times. Overall, a really great book!
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April 4, 2017
This isn't the same edition we read (ours was printed in 2009) but I couldn't figure out how to add another edition, it kept saying there was already an ISBN with that number.
Anyways, another book we read for my son's American History. A fascinating view of King George. Nice to understand what was going on in George's head while the Americans were preparing to be an independent nation.
Anyways, another book we read for my son's American History. A fascinating view of King George. Nice to understand what was going on in George's head while the Americans were preparing to be an independent nation.
January 30, 2014
I love this kind of illustrated historical biography. This one is about King George, king at the time of the American Revolution and independence from England. Clearly written, this story is told from the king's point of view. Through it we develop greater sympathy for both the king and the colonists.
April 16, 2008
Sometimes you might wonder if anyone did ask the question: "Can't you make them behave, King George?" NOPE. We were well on our way with writing the constituion and this is the story over in England.
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April 14, 2011Funny book to me and students love it. Great to use for the American Revolutionary war. Goes through his life from a child to his influence in the American Reolutionary War. Helps students connect to the time in a fun way and see how Kind George was at the time.
February 2, 2012
Jean Fritz is an excellent creative non-fiction writer. With writing like this, history can be tons of fun! Watch for Fritz's surprising and enlightening details and the way she wraps them up so neatly... Wow!
Illustrations by Tomie dePaola--a great package!
Illustrations by Tomie dePaola--a great package!
January 3, 2017
Well illustrated and easy way to explain the complex issues surrounding the American Revolution. Interesting take on King George III. I can say I never knew so much about him. Good read for elementary school kids.
September 7, 2017
I pulled this book out of my shelf to review KG after seeing Hamilton. It gives Jean Fritz's always excellent take on a child's bio. She tells of a king who is not just a comical farmer figure as he is looked at now. Good to get another viewpoint.
March 15, 2008
A biography of King George III. While illustrations are not that great, it is humorous. I'm loving these biographies by Jean Fritz!
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