Suzanne Kline and Cosmo

Cosmo for President follows Cosmo the dog as he runs as part of the "Happy Party" with friend and vice-presidential running mate Squirrely Shirley. Their opponents are Fussy Finnegan and Fussy Fiona of the "Fussy Party." The book provides an easy-to-understand introduction to voting and the election process. "Elections, with all their intricacies, can be difficult for children to understand," said Kline. "However, with Cosmo's help, children can learn about the process at its most basic level and voice their opinions. We . . . hope it will empower them to follow their dreams, maintain honesty and spread happiness and joy, just like Cosmo does." Cosmo is not only the inspiration behind her beloved children's book series, but Kline credits Cosmo with assisting in her own recovery from a traumatic brain injury she suffered in 2004. Now Cosmo is a certified pet therapy and service dog.

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