Sasha Obama, daughter of US President Barack Obama, plays with the family dog Bo prior to reading a book to children during a visit to the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Asked how Christmas would differ this year, eight-year-old first daughter Sasha showed she is quite comfortable with the perks of dad's job, replying: "It will be easier to get on the plane than last year.
"(AFP/Saul Loeb)