Thanks and Have Fun Running the Country: Kids' Letters to President Obama

Edited by Jory John.

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, often hilarious, sometimes heartfelt and occasionally downright practical, children from all over America 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:

'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