A Fine Little Bad Boy - by Barbara Lowell (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Based on the true escapades of Quentin Roosevelt (1897-1918), this big-hearted picture book about a boy who craves his famous father's attention resounds with the joyful mischief of childhood"--

Book Synopsis

Quentin may be the "littlest Roosevelt," but he soon rivals his father, the famous Teddy, as the biggest personality in the White House of the early 1900s. From roller skating in the halls to shooting spitballs, and from swimming in the fountains to taking a pony for an elevator ride, this "fine little bad boy" takes full advantage of his father's long tenure as president, believing the good times will never end. When he learns the sad truth that the Roosevelts will have to move out, his spirits aren't dampened for long; he still has his father, and the two of them can be fine little bad boys together!

Review Quotes

"Colorful illustrations, multiethnic children and the antics of Quentin will make this an excellent read aloud..." --Children's Literature

"The book is lovely and introduces young children to the genre of biography." --Library Lady's Kid Lit

"This picture book is light on text, allowing Marinoni's lively, torn-scene, colored illustrations to show Quentin's antics." --Historical Novel Society

About the Author

Barbara Lowell is the author of My Mastodon, winner of the 2021 Oklahoma Book Award for children, and Sparky & Spike: Charles Schulz and the Wildest, Smartest Dog Ever. She lives with her family in Oklahoma.