Must Read Children’s Picture Books about Elections and Voting
As Election season is in full swing and adults are discussing voting, political parties, and who our next President and VP will be, do not forget about including your children in on these discussions. These must read picture books about voting process are a great starter pack for discussing voting, history of voting rights, elections, and why its important with your preschooler or early elementary aged children and to introduce books on voting rights.
Teaching children about voting and elections is a valuable way to help them have an engaging introduction and to begin to understand the importance of civic participation and democracy. Here are some must-read children's books on this topic as a good conversation starter.
Must Read Children’s Picture Books about Elections and Voting
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A Vote is a Powerful Thing
Callie knows there's a presidential election coming up. Her class is having an election, too, about an issue that affects them all - the class field trip! She's about to witness first-hand what a difference a vote can make - even a single vote - and along the way will find out about the election process and why people have fought for the right to vote throughout history. A great kids-eye look at the power of the vote.
If I Ran for President
Imagine starring in commercials and traveling in your own campaign bus! Or seeing your face on bumper stickers and T-shirts! If you ran for president, you would get to do these and other fun things, but you would also have to do a lot of hard work. You would study the nation's problems, tell the American people about your platform, select a running mate, and debate your opponents on live television. This is such a fun picture book about voting and running for president starring a diverse character in this diverse picture book about voting.
Lillian's Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Meet Lillian, a one-hundred-year-old African American woman, makes a “long haul up a steep hill” to her polling place, she sees more than trees and sky—she sees her family’s history. She sees the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment and her great-grandfather voting for the first time. She sees her parents trying to register to vote. And she sees herself marching in a protest from Selma to Montgomery. This children’s book about voting is a must have in your collection highlighting real life voting story in a picture book.
The Night Before Election Day
Who will be our next president? Will our leader be he or she? A young citizen gives her take on politics and Election Day in this charming story (featuring a colorful sticker sheet!), told in the style of Clement C. Moore's holiday poem. This political picture book for kids is a fun educational twist on a classic favorite.
One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote!
Written in simple rhyme, this Cat in the Hat's Learning Library Book introduces early readers to the concept and practice of voting—with a focus on the American Presidency! Dr Suess is a family favorite and a great children’s book about presidents and voting rights that your child will have fun reading.
If You Go With Your Goat to Vote
If you are a kid, you may chew over the ballot. If you are a bunny, you may hop to the polling place.
If you are a piglet, you may squeal with delight when you get a sticker. And best of all, if you go with your grown-up to vote . . . you will grow up to vote yourself. This is a must read picture book about voting that will be a classroom favorite too!
Granddaddy’s Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box
One morning, when Granddaddy heads into town in his fancy suit, Michael knows that something very special must be happening—and sure enough, everyone is lined up at the town hall! For the very first time, Granddaddy is allowed to vote, and he couldn’t be prouder. This historical picture book about voting rights is one your child and you need to read.
The Voting Home
Welcome to The Voting Home! “A fight broke out one morning at home, with shrieking, sobs and an awful moan.” Join mommy and the children as they learn to resolve their disagreement peacefully, with a vote! Find out how voting works as the candidates give their campaign speeches and the voters fill out their ballots. Who will win? There are surprises for everyone when the votes are tallied! The Voting Home is a rhyming picture book about voting that simply explains how voting works for young children to understand.
V is for Voting
V Is for Voting is an ABC picture book for kids about voting that introduces progressive families to concepts like social justice and civil rights and reminds readers that every vote counts! A is for active participation. B is for building a more equal nation. C is for citizens' rights and our duty. D is for difference, our strength and our beauty.
Grace for President
When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first and immediately jump starts her political career by running in her school's mock election! This must-read picture book story about presidents not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system but also teaches the value of hard work, courage, independent thought -- and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.
Amelia Bedelia’s First Vote
When Amelia Bedelia is honored with the coveted role of “principal for the day,” what will her first order of business be? Organizing a vote, of course! Amelia Bedelia and her class cast their ballots to determine the activities of the day. Will they decide on cupcakes for lunch? Or maybe a visit from a real fire truck? Amelia Bedelia and her friends learn that voting and school can be full of silly mix-ups and tons of fun. Hooray for election day in this must-read book about voting rights.
ABC…What an Informed Voter You’ll Be
As Election season is in full swing and adults are discussing voting, political parties, and who our next President and VP will be, do not forget about including your children in on these discussions. These must-read picture books about voting are a great starter pack for discussing voting, elections, and why it’s important with your preschooler or early elementary aged children and to introduce books on voting rights. This picture book is a great read for children who want to learn more about elections and voting.
What’s the Big Deal about Elections
From campaigns to voting booths, from local elections to national races, this fun and fact-filled book--now in chapter book format! This picture book about voting celebrates the fundamental American idea that "we the people" get to decide who runs the show. A perfect way to start a conversation about American elections with young readers.
I Cant Wait to Vote
I Can't Wait To Vote is one little girl's journey as she tags along with her parents on their way to the polls to vote. Along their quest, Autumn questions everything adults get to vote on in their community as she daydreams about what it would look like if she was in charge. As the car ride continues she gets more and more excited about her opportunity to vote one day! I Can't Wait To Vote is a great introduction to civic engagement, understanding representation, and how all of us can have a say in our local, state, and national government.
The Little Book Of Presidential Elections
Electing a president happens once every four years! The Little Book of Presidential Elections utilizes simple text to explain the election process and its significance to young readers. With this book, the most important election in the United States of America will make sense. Young readers will learn step-by-step about the process of electing a president. The Little Book of Presidential Elections helps young boys and girls, preschoolers, and toddlers understand what it means to elect a president and why it is so important to vote.
Voting is a right and a responsibility. This picture book teaches young readers about the meaning of democracy and why voting in an election is so important.
The Bungled Jungle Vote
When the King of the Jungle decides to step down, the animals can't decide which part of the jungle is the most important. The jungle is bungled, until the lowly poop fly teaches his friends about the power of one's civic duty and the importance of democracy. Come along on a fun rhyming adventure and learn how working together is the best part of government in this awesome must-read picture book for children about voting.
There Ought to Be a Law
There Ought to be a Law-A Bright Day at the State Capitol is a fun, informational picture story book for ages 6-9 about how bills become laws. The illustrated story takes Eliza and Martin on a visit to the state legislature. This is a must-read kids book about politics and elections.
Everyone Gets a Say
Don't miss this picture book for kids about voting, just in time for the 2020 election season. This must-read book about voting for children is a great representation and description for even young readers to understand.
Finish the Fight!
Who was at the forefront of women's right to vote? We know a few famous names, like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but what about so many others from diverse backgrounds—black, Asian, Latinx, Native American, and more—who helped lead the fight for suffrage? On the hundredth anniversary of the historic win for women's rights, it's time to celebrate the names and stories of the women whose stories have yet to be told.
This must-read book about voting includes biographies of women as Yankton Dakota Sioux writer and advocate Zitkála-Šá, Mary Eliza Church Terrell, who cofounded the National Association of Colored Women (NACW), and Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, who, at just sixteen years old, helped lead the biggest parade in history to promote the cause of suffrage.
Vote for Our Future!
In this charming and powerful picture book about voting and elections, the students of Stanton Elementary School learn how we can find--and use--our voices for change.
Every two years, on the first Tuesday of November, Stanton Elementary School closes for the day. For vacation? Nope! For repairs? No way! Stanton Elementary School closes so that it can transform itself into a polling station. People can come from all over to vote for the people who will make laws for the country. Sure, the Stanton Elementary School students might be too young to vote themselves, but that doesn't mean they can't encourage their parents, friends, and family to vote! After all, voting is how this country sees change--and by voting today, we can inspire tomorrow's voters to change the future.
Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote!
Sofia is named Election Commissioner, in charge of overseeing a fair and honest election between the two teams. There’s a class-wide campaign, complete with posters, articles, and speeches. Then it’s time for the election! But when the votes are counted, there’s a tie, and one vote is missing. How will the class break the tie? And what happened to the vanishing vote? It’s up to Sofia Valdez and the Questioneers to restore democracy!
I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote
With lively text and humorous illustrations as full of spirit as Esther herself, this striking picture book biography about voting shows how one girl's gumption propels her through a life filled with challenges until, in 1869, she wins the vote for women in Wyoming Territory – the first time ever in the United States!
If I Were President
A multicultural cast of children imagines what it would be like to be president. Imagine living in the White House, a mansion where you wouldn't have to leave home to go bowling or see a movie! Imagine a chef to cook anything you like. "Two desserts, Madam President? No problem!"
If you were president, there would be a lot of work to do too. You would be in charge of the armed forces, give important speeches, and work with Congress to create laws for the whole country!
Otto Runs for President
It's election time at Barkadelphia School, and popular kids Tiffany and Charles are already in the running. Unfortunately, they care a bit more about winning than they do about their voters. Before long, little Otto thows his hat in the ring; he doesn't have a flashy campaign, but he does have a big heart and a great idea -- he polls the students and asks them what THEY want for the school. When the ballots are finally counted, Otto wins by a landslide -- but he learns that while it's hard work running for president, it's even harder work BEING president.
Today on Election Day
The school gym is a polling place and Bailey, Ren, David, Meg, Aiden, and Isabella know all about Election Day and voting! Bailey helped her Aunt Julia run for a seat on the city council. Aiden goes with his grandpa to vote. David’s brother Jake will be voting for the first time. Meg talks about how years ago, some citizens were not permitted to vote. A perfect picture book for future voters of America, Today on Election Day will simultaneously entertain and educate. This picture book about election day is a must read.
The Bailey School Kids Warewolves Don’t Run for President
Presidential candidate Mr. Youngblood is stopping in Bailey City on his campaign trail. The kids are excited, that is until they learn that his platform includes longer school days and year-round classes! And when they see his wolf-like appearance, they really start to get worried. Could a candidate for the president of the United States really be . . . a werewolf? The Bailey School kids are going to find out!
The Election Day Disaster
In the tenth book of the Capital Mysteries—an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.—KC and her best friend, Marshall, wake up to a trick not a treat the morning after the White House Halloween costume party. With the presidential election only a week away, someone has posted damaging photos of the president on the Internet, photos that were digitally doctored! Will they ruin President Thornton's chances for a second term? Or can KC and Marshall rescue the election?
Ready to Read Election Day
Today is election day in Mrs. Connor's class. The students will listen to speeches and vote for a new class president. Today is also Becky's first day at Robin Hill School. She thinks she would make a great class president, but she's new and has no friends yet. When Becky takes a chance and makes a speech, the whole class is surprised by the winner! This ready to read emerging reader is a great must read for election day.
Duck for President
It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for President. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond. Who worked his way to farmer. To governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land. Some say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he is a duck. We say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he will be the next president of the United States of America. Duck for President is a must read for president books.
Grace for President
This timely story not only gives readers a fun introduction to the American electoral system but also teaches the value of hard work, courage, independent thought -- and offers an inspiring example of how to choose our leaders.
How Can I Talk to My Kids About the Election?
Break down the concepts of democracy and how voting works. Take your children with you and allow them to see the ballot and walk through the process with them!
As Election season is in full swing and adults are discussing voting, political parties, and who our next President and VP will be, do not forget about including your children in on these discussions. These must read picture books about voting process are a great starter pack for discussing voting, history of voting rights, elections, and why its important with your preschooler or early elementary aged children and to introduce books on voting rights.
Teaching children about voting and elections is a valuable way to help them have an engaging introduction and to begin to understand the importance of civic participation and democracy. Here are some must-read children's books on this topic as a good conversation starter.
