America the Beautiful by Katherine Lee Bates
Fourth of July Mice! by Bethany Roberts *
Red, White, and Boom! by Lee Wardlaw
Tulip Sees America by Cynthia Rylant *
You're a Grand Old Flag by George M. Cohan
Craft: US Flag
Children glued on red stripes and a blue field onto a half sheet of white cardstock before sticking on either silver or gold star stickers.
Literacy Extensions:
- Explore the history of the United States with your child. There are several great picture books that share historical tales of the early days and leaders of the country.
- Make sure to go over firework safety with your child before doing any fireworks together.
