Leo's First Vote!

Leo's First Vote! is a vibrant picture book that introduces young children, ages 3-7, to the concept of voting and elections through the eyes of an eager young boy, Leo. When his naturalized US citizen father prepares to cast his first vote, Leo is excited to join him. However, a conversation with his cousin sparks doubt about the impact of a single vote. The story beautifully illustrates the voting process, from registration to polling places, and uses a classroom mock election to reinforce the idea that individual voices contribute to collective decisions. This book is perfect for parents seeking to explain civic responsibility and the importance of community engagement in an accessible, heartwarming way, complete with extensive backmatter for deeper learning.

Get out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community. Leo's dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen, and he promises to take Leo to the polls with him. Leo can't wait! But, after his cousin Ray casts doubt on the importance of a single vote, it'll take Leo's class mock election results, as well as a talk with his dad to convince him that each and every vote matters. This lively picture book shows us how citizens decide who will be in charge, hitting key moments in an election, from voter registration to polling places, to staying in line, and features extensive backmatter for kids who want to dig deeper.