''George Washington: An Initial Biography'' is a 1949 children's book written and illustrated by

Genevieve Foster Genevieve Stump Foster (April 13, 1893 – August 30, 1979) was an American children's writer who illustrated most of her own books. She was one runner-up for the annual Newbery Medal four times, one of four writers to do so. Biography Childho ...

about the life of

George Washington George Washington (February 22, 1732, 1799) was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of th ...

, the first President of the United States. Though written in simple language, the biography has been described as comprehensive and scrupulously authentic. The book was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1950.

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1949 children's books American children's books Newbery Honor-winning works Children's books about George Washington Charles Scribner's Sons books {{US-poli-bio-book-stub