SJPL Picks: Red White & Blue!

by Rudd, Maggie

Book - 2023

Happy birthday, America! This picture book celebrates patriotism, community, and summertime. Happy birthday, America! This picture book celebrates patriotism, community, and summertime. Show less

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Independence Day

by Dittmer, Lori

Book - 2021

A kindergarten-level introduction to Independence Day, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as flags and parades. A kindergarten-level introduction to Independence Day, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as flags and parades. Show less

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America, My Love, America, My Heart

by Peoples-Riley, Daria

Book - 2021

America, do you love me? A single question from a single child multiplies across the country with every page turn, inviting in more and more children of color--and their question. America, do you love me? A single question from a single child multiplies across the country with every page turn, inviting in more and more children of color--and their question. Show less

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Light for All

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2021

Illustrations and easy-to-read text tell of travelers who have left their homelands to bring their talents, hopes, and determination to a land where Liberty's light shines for all. Illustrations and easy-to-read text tell of travelers who have left their homelands to bring their talents, hopes, and determination to a land where Liberty's light shines for all. Show less

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The American Revolution

by Messner, Kate

Book - 2021

A book that explores the hidden truth about the American Revolution featuring sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels. A book that explores the hidden truth about the American Revolution featuring sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels. Show less

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Rescuing the Declaration of Independence

How We Almost Lost the Words That Built America

by Redding, Anna Crowley

Book - 2020

This is the true story about the lowly clerk who saved the Declaration of Independence from being destroyed by the British army in the War of 1812. This is the true story about the lowly clerk who saved the Declaration of Independence from being destroyed by the British army in the War of 1812. Show less

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Our Flag Was Still There

The True Story of Mary Pickersgill and the Star-Spangled Banner

by Hartland, Jessie

Book - 2019

The story of this giant flag begins in 1812. It involves a seamstress and her mighty helpers, and a poet named Francis Scott Key. This isn’t just the stor...Show more The story of this giant flag begins in 1812. It involves a seamstress and her mighty helpers, and a poet named Francis Scott Key. This isn’t just the story of one flag. It’s the story of “The Star Spangled-Banner,” a poem that became our national anthem, too. Show less

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My Fourth of July

by Spinelli, Jerry

Book - 2019

A responsible little boy who's eager to do his part wakes up joyful and ready to celebrate his favorite day of all. But there's a lot of work to do--pies ...Show more A responsible little boy who's eager to do his part wakes up joyful and ready to celebrate his favorite day of all. But there's a lot of work to do--pies to be baked, deviled eggs to be filled--and the boy has lots of jobs to complete before he can enjoy the fun . . . the world's best picnic! Show less

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Pie Is for Sharing

by Ledyard, Stephanie Parsley

Book - 2018

During a Fourth of July picnic, a group of children display how easy it is to share things, including a pie, a jump rope, and a hug. During a Fourth of July picnic, a group of children display how easy it is to share things, including a pie, a jump rope, and a hug. Show less

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The Statue of Liberty

by Bauer, Marion Dane

Book - 2018

An introduction to the Statue of Liberty explains how it was built, what it is made of, and the symbolism behind it, and provides interesting facts pertaining to this wonder. An introduction to the Statue of Liberty explains how it was built, what it is made of, and the symbolism behind it, and provides interesting facts pertaining to this wonder. Show less

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W Is for Welcome

A Celebration of America's Diversity

by Herzog, Brad

Book - 2018

This alphabet book uses poetry to celebrate America's diverse population. In addition to celebrating America's history and development, key concepts such ...Show more This alphabet book uses poetry to celebrate America's diverse population. In addition to celebrating America's history and development, key concepts such as naturalization and steps to citizenship are explained in easy-to-understand terms for the young reader. Show less

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Picnic With Oliver

by Song, Mika

Book - 2018

The two friends are going on a picnic—but not everything goes as planned. First their cart breaks, and Philbert must find a solution: a bagel wheel! Then ...Show more The two friends are going on a picnic—but not everything goes as planned. First their cart breaks, and Philbert must find a solution: a bagel wheel! Then Philbert goes sailing and Oliver has to save him from a storm using some equally clever thinking. Show less

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And Then Comes Summer

by Brenner, Tom

Book - 2017

From flip-flops and hide and seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, there is something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the summer season. From flip-flops and hide and seek to fireworks and ice-cream trucks, there is something for everyone in this bright and buoyant celebration of the summer season. Show less

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Eloise and the Big Parade

by McClatchy, Lisa

Book - 2017

Eloise and Nanny are going to a big parade! Eloise and Nanny are going to a big parade! Show less

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Blue Sky White Stars

by Naberhaus, Sarvinder

Book - 2017

A stirring poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape. A stirring poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape. Show less

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Independence Cake

A Revolutionary Confection Inspired by Amelia Simmons, Whose True History Is Unfortunately Unknown

by Hopkinson, Deborah

Book - 2017

Celebrate American independence with this delightful picture book. Meet the amazing Amelia Simmons: mother's helper, baker of delectable cakes, and soon-to-be authoress of the first American cookbook. Celebrate American independence with this delightful picture book. Meet the amazing Amelia Simmons: mother's helper, baker of delectable cakes, and soon-to-be authoress of the first American cookbook. Show less

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I Am George Washington

by Meltzer, Brad

Book - 2016

Profiles the first President of the United States, from his childhood and early military endeavors to his role as general during the American Revolution and his legacy as the first president. Profiles the first President of the United States, from his childhood and early military endeavors to his role as general during the American Revolution and his legacy as the first president. Show less

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The Explosive Story of Fireworks!

by Einhorn, Kama

Book - 2015

In this book readers will learn all about how fireworks were invented in China over 2,000 years ago, how Queen Elizabeth I created a special honor for the person who created the best fireworks, and much more!"--Provided by publisher. In this book readers will learn all about how fireworks were invented in China over 2,000 years ago, how Queen Elizabeth I created a special honor for the person who created the best fireworks, and much more!"--Provided by publisher. Show less

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Betsy Ross

by Weil, Ann

Book - 2014

Recreates the childhood of the woman traditionally remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776. Recreates the childhood of the woman traditionally remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776. Show less

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The Star-spangled Banner

by Spier, Peter

Book - 2014

This info-packed story of our national anthem includes illustrated lyrics and musical notations. It traces the history of the War of 1812 and the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem. This info-packed story of our national anthem includes illustrated lyrics and musical notations. It traces the history of the War of 1812 and the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key's poem. Show less

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Red, White, and Boom!

by Wardlaw, Lee

Book - 2012

It's the Fourth of July! Travel across the country for a city parade, a beach picnic, and fireworks in the park in this poetic celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make America's birthday great. It's the Fourth of July! Travel across the country for a city parade, a beach picnic, and fireworks in the park in this poetic celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make America's birthday great. Show less

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Paper Crafts for the 4th of July

by McGee, Randel

Book - 2012

Need some fun 4th of July craft ideas? Learn about the 4th of July holiday, and make easy creations with paper! Need some fun 4th of July craft ideas? Learn about the 4th of July holiday, and make easy creations with paper! Show less

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Fireworks for All

by Barss, Karen

Book - 2011

Martha is not happy that summer will bring noisy weekly fireworks shows that will hurt her sensitive ears. She organizes the local dogs to help Mrs. Demson's petition drive to get them banned, only to realize how unhappy that will make Helen. Martha is not happy that summer will bring noisy weekly fireworks shows that will hurt her sensitive ears. She organizes the local dogs to help Mrs. Demson's petition drive to get them banned, only to realize how unhappy that will make Helen. Show less

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We the Kids

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States

by Catrow, David

Book - 2002

Brush up on the Preamble to the Constitution with this patriotic picture book—and have a couple of good laughs while you're at it! Brush up on the Preamble to the Constitution with this patriotic picture book—and have a couple of good laughs while you're at it! Show less

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