For NetGalley purposes, I want to be clear that this is a review for the book, History Tipsters Sneak Into the Oval Office. Unfortunately, the heading on Netgalley is for another book: History Tipsters Go to the Polls. The advanced reader copy I was provided does not discuss our voting rights and the election process like I expected. Instead, it talks about how the office of President of the United States was established and how the President’s authority has evolved and changed over time.

My children love graphic novels and have especially enjoyed graphic novels about historical events, so I was excited to preview this book. The illustrations are wonderful, and the font is best for middle grade readers or their equivalent. This book does a great job describing how the Founding Fathers established the office of the President and how the first men to hold the position set precedents for term limits, the office of vice president, and the peaceful transition of power between political parties. It also addresses how subsequent presidents utilized cabinet positions, executive orders, and veto power. All of these lessons are discussed by the characters of the presidents themselves. I think the different presidential characters can get a bit confusing if the child is not yet familiar with “who’s who,” but it’s a great introduction to some lesser known names, even if they can’t quite keep track. It’s also an opportunity for an adult to get involved and maybe explain some of the “jokes” the characters occasionally throw at one another.
Overall, this book does a wonderful job explaining the executive powers of the President in a way that’s accessible and “fun” for middle grade readers. Even many adults can benefit from the review!
Thank you to NetGalley and Capstone publishing for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Learning how Presidential elections work in the United States can be confusing to kids (and adults who conveniently forget about the Electoral College when their candidate doesn't win). I thought this graphic novel was a good introduction to the process but as someone who reads A LOT of presidential histories, I found a factual error on one of the first pages. Not the first time this has happened with children's books about the Presidents that I've picked up, so I'll only deduct one star.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

I thought that this book was a very fun way to introduce children to both politics and history. It is very important that children learn about the American political system from a young age, because one day they will be helping to make decisions about who we elect into political office. And this book is a great start with those important lessons,

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