A My Senator and Me: A Dog's Eye View of Washington, D.C.

There's an old saying: "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." A few years ago, Senator Ted Kennedy decided to do just that...a beautiful Portuguese water dog by the name of Champion Amigo's Seventh Wave (aka Splash). We follow Senator Kennedy and Splash through a busy day in D.C., from press conferences to meetings with school groups to committee discussions to a floor vote. Caldecott winner David Small's warm, witty illustrations provide a wonderful tour of the sights of Washington, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at how a bill becomes a law. Perfect for political junkies and dog lovers alike!

Edward M. Kennedy represented Massachusetts in the Senate from 1962 until his death in 2009. He was well-known for his advocacy on health care, education, early childhood, and civil-rights issues, and was the second-most senior member of the Senate for many years.

David Small won the 2001 Caldecott Medal for So You Want to Be President? by Judith St. George. His many books include The Gardener, The Friend, Imogene's Antlers, and Hoover's Bride, as well as the adult graphic memoir Stitches. David lives in Mendon, Michigan, with his wife, the writer Sarah Stewart.