First Pooch: The Obamas Pick a Pet

About this book

Throughout their fathers twenty-two month campaign for president Malia and Sasha Obama begged their parents for a dog. Finally when their father became the 44th President of the United States he rewarded their patience and good behavior in his victory speech: "Malia and Sasha will get their new puppy." Would the girls choose a Foxhound like President George Washingtons? Or a chocolate Labrador Retriever like the Clintons? Maybe a shelter dog? Finally on February 25 2009 they decided to look for a Portuguese Water Dog to move into the White House. Art rendered in watercolor gouache and pencil.