The President’s Tailor, written by Kathleen Smith and illustrated by Nimali Udugama, is a vivid, cheerful biography of a brilliant Frenchman, Georges de Paris. Beautifully illustrated on each page, the book tells the true story of the rags-to-riches life of this man, who, despite the challenging beginning of his life, managed to become the trusted tailor of nine different presidents. Carrying a hopeful, bright feeling on every page, this story inspires everyone, reminding them that nothing is impossible.

Filled with funny anecdotes and awe-inspiring artwork, the author tells the story of this protagonist in a simple, poetic narration. Born in France, Georges de Paris moved to the United States and struggled to survive, even being homeless for a period of time. But he mastered his craft and became a famous tailor who personally dressed nine American presidents– from Lyndon B Johnson to Barack Obama. Through the years, he came to be known as “the President’s Tailor,” who passed away in 2015. As the story progresses, the author gives a brief sketch of each president and what Georges de Paris thought of them. The writing, paired with lively illustrations, makes the nine presidents and their tailor come alive, with their own quirks, right in front of your eyes. His humorous interactions with the presidents will give you more insight into the kind of people they were. While he was merely five feet tall, Georges de Paris was quite a character with skillful hands and witty comments.

The President’s Tailor is easy to understand and well-illustrated; the target audience of this story can be anyone from curious children to adults wanting to know more about the inspirational story of Georges de Paris. I highly recommend this short, fun read to everyone– it might be a cute bedtime story or an inspirational one that motivates you to chase your dreams.

Pages: 46 | ASIN : B0CJHRPWJ1
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