A Fine Little Bad Boy: Quentin Roosevelt in the White House

By Barbara Lowell, Illustrated by Antonio Marinoni

Creative Editions, The Creative Company

A nonfiction picture book for 4-8 year-olds

Quentin may be the “littlest Roosevelt,” but he soon rivals his father, the famous Teddy, as the biggest personality in the White House. From roller skating in the halls, to shooting spitballs at Andrew Jackson’s portrait, from swimming in the fountains, to taking a pony for an elevator ride. This “fine little bad boy” takes full advantage of his father’s long tenure as president, believing the good times will never end.

Quentin and his friend Roswell Pinckney,

White House Steps, 1902

From the Library of Congress

Editorial Reviews

“The book is lovely and introduces young children to the genre of biography.” ―Library Lady’s Kid Lit

“Colorful illustrations, multiethnic children and the antics of Quentin will make this an excellent read aloud…” ―Children’s Literature

“This picture book is light on text, allowing Marinoni’s lively, torn-scene, colored illustrations to show Quentin’s antics.” ―Historical Novel Society

Quentin Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, https://www.nps.gov/people/quentin-roosevelt.ht

A Pony in the White House: https://barbaralowell.com/teddy-roosevelt-pony-white-house/