Happy 4th! Well, maybe. I just talked to my seven year old grandson who seemed a little vague on the details. A BOOK IS IN ORDER said I, and I googled GoodReads for suggestions.
Humm. There are some old standbys, Sam the Minuteman and George the Drummer Boy written with the idea that kids understand things better from a little person's viewpoint. There are lots of books on the subject written from animals' points of view: mice, dogs, bears. Mary Pope Osborn has written on the subject, Happy Birthday America, and a popular book appears to be Wow America by Neubucker. Commenters had good things to say about Jean Fritz's series on the Founding Fathers.
BUT, dear writers, my cursory survey on 4th of July literature indicates there is precious little out there for young readers. An understanding of the unique history of the United States is essential to coming generations. Let's get some new and interesting books on the market!
Thursday, July 4, 2013
More for the Fourth
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The best ones addressing that period in history for young readers seem to be biographies of founding fathers and the like.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea Linda. Thanks for the inspiration - you've got me thinking...
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Areas left to explore.
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