Teedie: The Story of Young Teddy Roosevelt

"Brown's characteristically vigorous scrawls capture both the scrawny boy and the bulldog of a man, infusing his vignettes with a sizable helping of wit. All in all, this is a spot-on introductory book for lower grades."—Kirkus Reviews

"Line and wash illustrations add movement and a playful tone to the serious text, which generously incorporates quotes from Roosevelt . . . An author's note concludes this brief overview and may well encourage youngsters to learn more about this fascinating figure."—School Library Journal, starred review
". . . vignettes of scratchy pen-work that capture humor and drama with equal ease—and shows Teddy's progression from a wispy twig into a big stick . . . a more kid-friendly hook in the young man whose determination trumped his boyhood shortcomings."—Booklist
"Brown's signature watercolors follow the text and, on the final page, provide a potent instructional summation as President Theodore Roosevelt stands at the bully pulpit while a hand-lettered text proclaims his accomplishments."—Horn Book