I Grew Up to Be President Author:Laurie Calkhoven, Rebecca Zomchek (Illustrator) The presidents are just like us! They like to read, swim, play sports, eat ice cream, and invite their friends over, and they love their pets, whether they're cats or dogs (or grizzly bears or alligators!). I Grew Up to Be President is the perfect introduction to all of the U.S. presidents, from George Washington to Barrack Obama. N... more »ot only will you learn about their time at the White House, you'll also find out what their childhoods were like and why they're not so different from you and me. Discover how each one grew up to become commander in chief -- now that's an executive order! « less