What's It Like to Be the President's Pet?

President Abraham Lincolns son had a pet turkey named Jack. The Kennedy family kept ponies on the White House grounds. Warren G. Harding threw his dog a birthday party! Presidential pets have always been part of the First Family, from George Washingtons horse Nelson to Bo, the Obamas curly pup. While meeting many of these pets, readers get a unique look at past presidents as people, not just leaders. Colorful and historic photographs show the perks of being a presidential pet as well as the joy each brought to the First Family.