McSweeney's is releasing a book on January 20 titled, Thanks and Have Fun Running The Country-- "a collection of letters from students to President Obama—questions, requests, and advice."
For example:
Dear President Obama,
I know you want to save the earth, but people don't want to clean. My life is to clean up all the world and help you to clean. I always dream of cleaning the world with you. I'll do anything for you because you are the president in this world.
Stephanie Gonzalez, age 7
Los Angeles
And also:
Dear Obama family,
When you move into the White House, turn on the heater so it won't be cold. You could also take hot baths in your new antique bathtubs. Or you could make hot tea and coffee. When I moved to a new house, I helped my dad. He took apart a chair and I carried pieces of it. If I were your helper when you move in, I could move everything! Have a nice day being the first family.
Nazrawit Dessie, age 7
Seattle
End of story--children never cease to amaze me.
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