Favorite Patriotic Books

Hey y'all! I'm back today sharing some of our favorite books for The Fourth! We're prepping for a day full of friends, fireworks, and beach fun by reflecting on why we celebrate. These books help us do just that.

First up, "How to Make a Cherry Pie and See the USA"

This book is similar to "How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World" (one of our all time favorites), but themed around the USA.

In this book, the main character travels across the United States, collecting materials needed to make a mixing bowl, rolling pin, spoons, etc.



 It's a fun way to visualize all of the resources that our nation has to offer.

Next, "The Night Before the Fourth of July"

This book is a super cute play on "The Night Before Christmas"

It's full of family traditions most children would be familiar with surrounding the 4th, and is sure to be a hit in your house!

Check out The Night Before Halloween, The Night Before Valentines Day, and The Night Before the Night Before Christmas!

We also LOVE "Shine a Light, Wonders of the USA"

My kids go crazy for "Shine a Light" books by Usborne, the concept being that until you shine a flashlight behind the page, parts of the image remains hidden.

This is a great book for bedtime, a rainy day, or in lieu of fireworks if you have some nervous kiddos.

Last, but not least, "Blue Sky White Stars" 

This book is sure to open up conversation with your older children, and the gorgeous illustrations will captivate your younger ones, as well.

The author and illustrator did an amazing job conveying the spirit of our nation and the trials that we've faced in very few words.

The book focuses on the flag on one side, with the same words on the opposite page showcasing a part of our nation's history. If I could encourage you to add one more book to your family library, this would be it!

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