Callista Gingrich's "Hail To The Chief" with Ellis the Elephant! Autographed


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Winning Bidder will receive a book autographed by Callista Gingrich that will teach and delight your child!


 


"Callista Gingrich is the New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Land of Liberty and Land of the Pilgrims’ Pride, a children's series featuring Ellis the Elephant. She is also president of Gingrich Productions, a multimedia company which produces historical and public policy documentaries. Recent films include Nine Days That Changed the World and A City Upon A Hill. Callista is married to former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich. Together they reside in McLean, Virginia.

Susan Arciero is the illustrator of numerous children’s books, including Sweet Land of Liberty; Land of the Pilgrims’ Pride; Nat, Nat the Nantucket Cat; and Cornelius Vandermouse. Growing up in Massachusetts and traveling the world as a military family, including ten years in Washington, D.C. made researching these illustrations even more captivating and inspiring. She lives in Pinehurst, North Carolina, with her husband, three children, and two Basset Hounds."


 


"Ellis the Elephant is back, and he’s headed to the White House! In Hail to the Chief, the sixth in Callista Gingrich’s New York Times bestselling series, Ellis meets some of America’s greatest presidents and discovers how they have led our country throughout American history.

In preceding books, including Sweet Land of Liberty, Land of the Pilgrims’ Pride, Yankee Doodle Dandy, From Sea to Shining Sea, and Christmas in America, Ellis learns about the pivotal moments that have shaped our nation. Now, in Hail to the Chief, this adorable pachyderm explores the fascinating lives of those who have held the nation’s highest office.

Authored by Callista Gingrich and illustrated by Susan Arciero, Hail to the Chief will delight young and old alike with a glimpse of the leaders who helped make America an exceptional nation."





 



 



 

 

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"What better way to learn about some of our greatest presidents than through one of children’s literature’s greatest patriots, Ellis the Elephant? Ellis is now going back through history to tell us about the likes of presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Ronald Reagan. Ellis leads us down through time, recounting their accomplishments that helped make our country great.



Of course the author, Callista Gingrich, helps Ellis the Elephant work his magic via her impeccable verse. A time machine transports him back to each moment in history, the memorable ones that we too remember. Is that Ellis on the balcony as Washington prepares to take his oath of office? Yes, indeed, that’s him. And there he is again, sporting Abe Lincoln’s top hat while Lincoln gives a speech to a crowd of people gathered at Gettysburg.



“Abraham Lincoln bravely and wisely presided

“over a nation in crisis and deeply divided.

“A fight over slavery caused the country to split

“and the Civil War started when the South started to quit.”



There’s more to Lincoln’s story, but no spoilers here. Gingrich makes our great presidents come alive for the young reader, sparking an interest that just may be a stepping stone to further research. The full color, full-page artwork is whimsically charming and appealing. Ellis is a very loveable elephant, a patriot who certainly knows his history. In the back of the book will find a resource section with a brief overview of all our presidents (including dates of service) from Washington to Obama.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Hail to the Chief indeed!

By Mymcbooks on October 11, 2016


Format: Hardcover

My Review: Ellis the Elephant goes back in time to learn about how the past US presidents governed a vast nation. Learning about how George Washington led the Revolutionary War and sworn in as the first president, pledging to serve and defend freedom. Ellis also learn about Thomas Jefferson the founding father who wrote the declaration of independence. James Madison known as the father of the Constitution.  Ellis learned about Andrew Jackson known as a war hero, Abraham Lincoln known as the president who presided over a nation that was in crisis and divided by the fighting over slavery. Theodore Roosevelt who preserved the best lands by setting aside millions of acres of lands.  Ellis went on to learn about many more presidents and their achievements. From George Washington to Barack Obama, he learned how each of them accepted a great responsibility, and done the job to the best of their ability.

What a great way for children and adults to learn about the past and present American presidents and their achievements. The last few pages of the book gives a list of all the US presidents, the year they governed and short history. The illustrations by Susan Arciero are vibrant, bold and colorful which helps sell the story.

Hail to the Chief is a part of the bestselling Ellis the Elephant series.






By 
K. Acuff on October 6, 2013


Format: Hardcover

My 5 nieces and nephews have loved following Ellis the Elephant in Gingrich's first two books, so there was no question that they would each get a copy of the newest one from their favorite aunt! At a time when our children's understanding of American history and the principles upon which our country was built is more important than ever, these books teach as much as they entertain. I hope the series will continue!



3 E's: Educational, Entertaining, and Enriching

By katie k on October 7, 2013


I love that Callista Gingrich has taken the time to write American history for children. I read these books to my nieces and nephews when we are together and they love to hear the story. It great because it gives us a way to open up the conversation about the greatness of our America, and why we are here. We love to follow the "eagle" at the turn of every page, and the art is patriotic, whimsey, yet not too childish.



Educational: I am reminded of great historical moments, which I end up later google-ing to learn more about the moment.

Entertaining: Ellis is a sweet elephant who walks through history with us.

Enriching: We add layers of information to our children, its never to early to begin the process of learning of tangible historical facts.



For parents or grandparents, its a great gift to the younger generation...and you will ENJOY the time reading this book to them."