He’s the leader of the free world, and he’s won a Nobel Peace Prize.

But only now, by one measure, is Barack Obama finally truly famous: He’s written a children’s book.

With “Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters,” a new picture book for readers 3 and up, the president joins a long list of famous folk who’ve penned children’s books: Madonna, John Travolta, Katie Couric, Will Smith, Paul McCartney, Whoopi Goldberg, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin, just to name a few. More here.

I make it a point to avoid purchasing books by celebrity authors. Just because you're famous doesn't mean you can write (though there are plenty of exceptions, I'm sure).

What's your favorite childrens' book?

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