My Word, Theodore!: How Books, Writing, and Reading Saved Theodore Roosevelt

The true story of how reading and writing saved Theodore Roosevelt—both literally and figuratively—throughout his life.

This nonfiction picture book for kids ages 7–10 celebrates the joys of reading and writing.

President Theodore Roosevelt was an outdoorsman, an adventurer, a traveler… and a bookworm.

As a small child who was often ill, young Theodore found that books let him leave his bed and travel the world—galloping across prairies and sailing on high seas. Books taught him about the nat...