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Young George Washington : The Early Life and Childhood of George Washington for Kids - James Smith

Young George Washington

The Early Life and Childhood of George Washington for Kids

By: James Smith

Paperback | 17 October 2025

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As a child, he wasn't a general, a president, or even someone most people outside his town knew. He was a boy learning responsibility on the family farm, testing his courage in Virginia's wilderness, and shaping the values of honesty and hard work that would one day earn the trust of a nation. Long before the world called him the "Father of His Country," he was simply George-a boy growing up in a time of change, challenge, and opportunity.

This engaging biography brings young readers into the world of colonial Virginia to see what life was really like for a boy in the 1700s. They'll discover how growing up without his father shaped him, why his mother's guidance mattered so much, and how early adventures in surveying and the wilderness gave him strength and discipline. Along the way, kids will learn that leadership doesn't appear overnight. It grows from small steps, consistent effort, and everyday choices.

Written in a lively, conversational style, this book helps readers ages 7-12 connect with the boy behind the legend. It shows that big leaders often start small, and that the lessons of honesty, responsibility, and perseverance are just as important today as they were when George was a child. This is history told through the eyes of youth-an inspiring story of how ordinary beginnings can lead to extraordinary futures.

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