Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country HD

McSweeney's & 826 National present...A few days after the election of Barack Obama, kids around the country were asked to provide advice and guidance to their new president. In this collection, arriving at inauguration time, there's loads of advice for the president, often hilarious, sometimes heartfelt and occasionally downright practical. Students from all over the country reach out to the 44th president, speaking to the issues closest to their hearts, relating their life stories, and asking for help. Topics include the economy, education, war, global warming, race relations in America and immigration. The book also includes letters about snow cones, puppies, microwavable burritos, dinosaur projects, multiplication and the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, reportedly haunting a White House bedroom. Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country includes such advice as: "If I were president, I would help all nations, even Hawaii." — Chad Timsing, age 9, Los Angeles "I really hope you put America back together. No pressure though." — Sheenie Shannon Yip, age 13, Seattle "1. Fly to the White House in a helicopter. 2. Walk in. 3. Wipe feet. 4. Walk to the Oval Office. 5. Sit down in a chair. 6. Put hand sanitizer on hands. 7. Enjoy moment. 8. Get up. 9. Get in car. 10. Go to the dog pound." — Chandler Browne, age 12, Chicago And, while it wasn't advice, exactly, we thought this was worth sharing: "You are just like a big me." — Avante Price, age 7, Seattle Buy it: store.mcsweeneys.net Learn: 826national.org

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[bidibye]

How sweet are those kids? Whose song is that? I love this video.

[timothymcsweeney]

the song is an Ira Chute original.

[skinnydaddyjoe]

'The best part about living in the White House would be running around like a maniac'- classic.

[chancethegardner]

Adorable! I love it!!

I'm going to buy this for everyone in my family : )