Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

By: Andrea Beaty

Published by Harry N. Abrams, 2019-11-05

<b>#1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller! *</b> <b><i>USA Today</i></b> <b>bestseller! *</b> <b><i>Wall Street Journal</i></b> <b>bestseller!<br> <br> <br> <br> This inspiring picture book is perfect for sharing with young readers curious about elections and ready to raise their hand and make a difference.</b><br> <br> <br> <br> Children who join Sofia in her story will learn that they can help their community--or even one day become president of the United States!<br> <br> <br> <br> Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school . . . until one day when Abuelo hurts his ankle at a local landfill, and he can no longer do so. Sofia (aka Sofi) misses her Abuelo and wonders what she can do about the dangerous Mount Trashmore.<br> <br> <br> <br> Then she gets an idea: The town can turn the slimy mess into a park!<br> <br> <br> <br> She brainstorms and plans and finally works up the courage to go to City Hall--only to be told by a clerk that she can't build a park because she's just a kid! Sofia is down but not out, and she sets out to prove what one kid can do.<br> <br> <br> <br> Told in charming rhyme, this lovely story will both entertain and inspire:<br> <br> <i>Raking the leaves, taking pets for a walk</i><br> <br> <i>Or just dropping by for a treat and a talk,</i><br> <br> <i>Sofia Valdez did as much as she could</i><br> <br> <i>for her family and friends and her whole neighborhood.</i><br> <br> <br> <br> From Andrea Beaty and David Roberts--the beloved creators of <i>Iggy Peck, Architect</i>; <i>Rosie Revere, Engineer</i>; and <i>Ada Twist, Scientist.</i><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>Check out all the books in the Questioneers Series</b>: <ul> <li><b>The Questioneers Picture Book Series</b>: <i>Iggy Peck, Architect</i> | <i>Rosie Revere, Engineer</i> | <i>Ada Twist, Scientist</i> | <i>Sofia Valdez, Future Prez</i> | <i>Aaron Slater, Illustrator</i> | <i>Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year</i> | <i>Billie Jean Peet, Athlete</i></li> <li><b>The Questioneers Chapter Book Series</b>: <i>Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters</i> | <i>Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants</i> | <i>Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion</i> | <i>Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote</i> | <i>Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs</i> | <i>Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake</i> | <i>Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow</i></li> <li><b>Questioneers: The Why Files Series</b>: <i>Exploring Flight!</i> | <i>All About Plants!</i> | <i>The Science of Baking</i> | <i>Bug Bonanza!</i> | <i>Rockin' Robots!</i> | <i>Team Green!</i></li> <li><b>Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series</b>: <i>Ghost Busted</i> | <i>Show Me the Bunny</i> | <i>Ada Twist, Scientist: Brainstorm Book</i> | <i>5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories</i></li> <li><b>The Questioneers Big Project Book Series</b>: <i>Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects</i> | <i>Rosie Revere's Big Project Book for Bold Engineers</i> | <i>Ada Twist's Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists</i> | <i>Sofia Valdez's Big Project Book for Awesome Activists</i> | <i>Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists</i></li> </ul>