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Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters.
by Obama, Barack
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2010. First edition of this work by President Obama, which delivers a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters in this powerful picture book illustrated by award-winner Loren Long. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Barack Obama on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Illustrated by Loren Long. Uncommon signed.
Synopsis
Barack Obama is the forty-fourth president of the United States. Born in Hawaii to a mother from Kansas and a father from Kenya, he himself is now the father of two daughters, Malia and Sasha. It was spending time with them that inspired him to write Of Thee I Sing. About the Illustrator Loren Long is the bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including Drummer Boy and the New York Times bestseller Otis . Born in Missouri and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, he is also the illustrator of Watty Piper’s The Little Engine That Could , as well as Toy Boat , I Dream of Trains , and Wind Flyers . He lives in Ohio with his wife, Tracy, their two sons, Griffith and Graham, and their dogs, Elle and Moon.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 144139
- Title
- Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters.
- Author
- Obama, Barack
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2010
- Keywords
- Barack Obama Signed First Edition, Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters First Edition
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- Children's Books;
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About Raptis Rare Books
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