Laura and Jenna Bush To Write Children's Book

First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter Jenna Bush are collaborating on a children's book that will be published by HarperCollins in September 2008.  (Confidential to G Dub: yes, there will be lots of pictures...really big ones...with colors too.) The story will be based on Mrs. Bush's and Jenna's experiences as teachers.

"I am delighted to have the opportunity to partner with one of my favorite teachers, my daughter Jenna, to write a children's book -- and to have it illustrated by the wonderfully talented artist, Denise Brunkus," the Mrs. Bush said in a statement issued Thursday by HarperCollins. 

Jenna Bush is also happy about the collaboration.  "My mom has been my lifelong inspiration, sharing her love of reading and books with (my sister) Barbara and me since we were little girls," she said in a statement. "I've taken that passion into the classroom. I hope this book will help kids realize the importance and fun that reading can add to their daily lives."

Kids across the nation say they are excited to read the Book.  President Bush says he looks forward to sounding it out.