Squirrel Feeder
Squirrel Feeder by Barbara Cooksey Feeney is a picture book published by Archway Publishing on September 16, 2016. This 24-page book is written in English and presents a charming narrative centered around five-year-old Liam, who enjoys listening to his grandfather, Pap, recount tales from his childhood as Ricky. Set in 1949, the story unfolds when Ricky visits his father, who serves as the Administrative Assistant to President Harry Truman, leading to a memorable encounter in the Oval Office.
Readers will discover the delightful friendship that develops between young Ricky and President Truman, sparked by Ricky’s observation about the White House squirrels. The narrative highlights Ricky’s appointment as the Official White House Squirrel Feeder, showcasing his sense of responsibility and connection to the animals. This engaging tale, based on true events, offers insights into a unique moment in history while appealing to young audiences interested in stories about friendship and adventure.
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Five-year-old Liam loves to hear his grandfather, Pap, tell the story about when he was five-year-old Ricky. In 1949, Ricky’s father was the newly appointed Administrative Assistant for President Harry Truman.
One day, Ricky visited his father at the White House, and he met President Truman. While sitting on the president’s knee in the oval office, Ricky told the president that White House squirrels were too skinny. So, the president appointed Ricky Official White House Squirrel Feeder. Ricky felt important, and took his job seriously. And he became a good friend to the squirrels.
Based on true events, Squirrel Feeder, a picture book, tells the story about the friendship between a young boy and the President of the United States.
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