Millie's Book

Millie's Book is a 1990 children's book narrated from the perspective of Millie, the English Springer Spaniel belonging to President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush. The book details life in the White House through the eyes of the First Family's beloved pet. The book achieved significant commercial success, reaching #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list and remaining on the Publishers Weekly hardcover bestseller list for 23 weeks. Barbara Bush directed all after-tax proceeds from the book's sales to literacy organizations. Through Millie's unique viewpoint, the book offers insights into the daily routines, relationships, and activities of the Bush family during their time in the White House. The narrative demonstrates the special bond between humans and their pets while subtly promoting the importance of literacy and education.

Readers describe this book as a lighthearted, humorous look at White House life from the perspective of the Bushes' springer spaniel Millie. The book offers an inside view of a day in the life of President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush through their dog's eyes. Readers liked: - Simple writing style makes it accessible for children - Personal family photos - Behind-the-scenes glimpses of White House routines - Proceeds went to literacy programs Readers disliked: - Limited depth and substance - Some found it too cutesy - Price was high for a short book Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (116 ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (31 ratings) Sample reader comment: "A sweet children's book that gives a unique perspective on life in the White House. The photos are the best part." - Goodreads reviewer "Overpriced for what you get, but my kids enjoyed the pictures." - Amazon reviewer

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🐾 Millie became a literary sensation, making the book a #1 New York Times bestseller in 1992 and outselling both President and Mrs. Bush's autobiographies 🏛️ The proceeds from the book's sales, over $1 million, were donated to the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 📸 The real Millie gave birth to a litter of puppies in the White House in 1989, and several photos of these puppies are featured in the book 🐕 Millie was named after Mildred Kerr Bush, a longtime family friend of the Bushes, and was considered one of the "most famous" White House pets 📚 The book's success helped establish Barbara Bush as the first First Lady to write a book from a pet's perspective, creating a unique niche in presidential literature