{"product_id":"the-painter-and-the-president-isbn-9781662680007","title":"The Painter and the President","description":"\u003cb\u003eGeorge Washington \u003ci\u003ehated\u003c\/i\u003e having his portrait painted, but as president of the United States, he knew his image needed to live on. This nonfiction picture book explores how artist Gilbert Stuart created Washington’s most lasting and recognized portrait—the one that’s used on the one-dollar bill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003cbr\u003e★ \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Washington and artist Gilbert Stuart didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but both men knew the importance of legacy and the power of art. Though George disliked having his portrait painted—which took days and days to complete—he knew his place in history would require people to know his face. Fortunately, Gilbert Stuart’s unique way of painting didn’t compel his subjects to sit for hours on end—in fact, he encouraged them to move around and even bring friends to chat with. Capturing the soul of each subject, his portraits were unlike any other artists’. And Gilbert Stuart’s one-of-a-kind portrait of Washington stands the test of time\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eit’s the one that’s used on the one-dollar bill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great read for President's Day!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eCCBC Choices 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"An account of the rocky relationship between the U.S.’s first president and his most famous portrait painter... A timeline at the end daubs in further biographical details about the disparate duo, and the whole not insignificant historical anecdote is capped by closing comments on Washington’s “tooth troubles” and why his picture on the dollar bill has him facing the other way. The result is a humorous yet enlightening work that humanizes seemingly distant or imposing figures. A lighthearted, illuminating, and thought-provoking look at a brief but meaningful historical moment.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\"Readers get two character portraits here: that of impatient, action-oriented Washington and that of the freewheeling Stuart, who broke from the 'sit still' school of portraitists...The illustrations, done with acrylics and pencils, have a whimsical, cutout quality, with swirling brushstrokes in the background emulating Stuart’s signature brushwork and putting the emphasis on the characters, while occasional sidebars convey a wealth of historical information. Readers will gain an appreciation of the arduous art of portrait painting, with the added humor of Stuart’s psychological tricks...A captivating exploration of the making of one of history’s most famous portraits.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e★ \"Elegantly economic, always accessible prose gives a sense of the era’s decorum, while sculptural acrylic, pencil, and digital artwork captures both the artistic process and the wrangling of two unique historical personalities.\"\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An iconic portrait of George Washington comes to life in this painterly picture book...president. The illustrations take painting as their inspiration, withvisible brushstrokes and dramatic contrasts creating an immersive experience.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Expressive language and delightful acrylic, pencil, and digital illustrations, which include images from actual portraits, combine to make a lively and interesting biography of a painter and a glimpse into a little-known event in the life of the first president… Pair this with a traditional biography of Washington for a refreshing look into the legacy of both the president and the painter. Highly recommended.”—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Painter and the President\u003c\/i\u003e spotlights the relationship between America’s first president and Gilbert Stuart, one of the many artists who tried to capture his image on canvas. By the time of Washington’s presidency, Stuart had made a fine reputation as a portraitist. Although many of his subjects loved sitting for him, the laconic George Washington was not one of them. Sarah Albee and Stacy Innerst cleverly celebrate this relationship by looking at the many ways the painter tried in order to get a true portrait of America’s first president.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary V. Thompson, research historian emerita, George Washington’s Mount Vernon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eSarah Albee is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of more than 150 books for children (some under pseudonyms). Her titles include \u003ci\u003eTroublemakers in Trousers: Women and What They Wore to Get Things Done\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named a New York Public Library Best Children’s Book and a Bank Street Best Children’s Book, \u003ci\u003eJane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees\u003c\/i\u003e, also named a Bank Street Best Children’s Book, and \u003ci\u003eAccidental Archaeologists: True Stories of Unexpected Discoveries\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Connecticut Book Award. She lives in Connecticut and Brooklyn with her husband and three children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStacy Innerst is a painter, children's book artist, and educator. His books have been honored with the Sydney Taylor Award for \u003ci\u003eThe Book Rescuer: How a Mensch from Massachusetts Saved Yiddish Literature for Generations to Come\u003c\/i\u003e, The New York Times\/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books Award for \u003ci\u003eRuth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of RBG Vs. Inequality\u003c\/i\u003e, the SCBWI Golden Kite for Picture Book Illustration for \u003ci\u003eThe Music in George’s Head\u003c\/i\u003e. His recent books for Calkins Creek include \u003ci\u003eJack Knight’s Brave Flight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaving Lady Liberty, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eLincoln Clears a Path.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Calkins Creek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302183031013,"sku":"NP9781662680007","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781662680007.jpg?v=1767740858","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-painter-and-the-president-isbn-9781662680007","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}