Many young children know him as a Founding Father and the third president of the United States, but what they may not know is how his love of reading transformed not only his own life, but the lives of countless others. This lively and somewhat whimsical picture book showcases Jeffferson’s lifelong habit and love of reading. He spent many years building his own collection of thousands of volumes on a wide variety of subjects. When the original Library of Congress was destroyed by the British, Jefferson sold his extensive collection to Congress in order to rebuild the nation’s library. A tribute to the importance of the written word and the lasting significance one man’s dedication and love of learning can make on others. With informative back matter, quotes and additional historical facts, this colorfully illustrated and entertaining picture book provides more than just a simple narrative.