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Posted Saturday, March 22, 2008 11:43 AM

Ma, What’s a Superdelegate?

Karen Springen

If you’ve been debating politics with your spouse, chances are your kids have listened in. Here are some election books just for them.

“Otto Runs for President,” by Rosemary Wells (ages 4 to 8; $15.99). A young dog defeats two popular, self-centered classmates in a school election. In the end, he learns how tough it is to be president.

“LaRue for Mayor,” by Mark Teague (5 to 8; $16.99). In this slapstick tale, a dog runs for mayor after a crackdown on canine civil liberties. Finally, a real “change agent.”

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“So You Want to Be President,” by Judith St. George (7 to 12; $17.99). This Caldecott Medal winner is filled with fun details about past leaders. Sample: William Howard Taft weighed more than 300 pounds and bathed in a custom-built tub.

“Grace for President,” by Kelly DiPucchio (5 to 9; $15.99). Grace, who wants to be the first female president, learns what it’s like to run for office when her teacher organizes an election, complete with an electoral system. Superdelegates not included.

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