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America A Patriotic Primer
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Rating: 3.55/5 from 60 reviews THE ABC'S OF AMERICAAmerica: Words of InspirationAs an 11 year-old, I like to read chapter books rather than picture books and magical thrillers instead of history primers. When "America: A Patriotic Primer" was brought to me by my mother, it did not look like the kind of book I normally enjoy. Upon her insistence, I reluctantly started to read it. By the second page of the introduction, I was hooked. The introduction explains in strong words why Mrs. Cheney wrote this book, why we should honor and be proud of those who helped our country -- George Washington, James Madison, Henry Clay, Fredrick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.-- and how important it is to teach children the amazing roots of this young country. The illustrations seem to bring the words alive, giving them all the more importance. The quotations by famous Americans, though, are my favorite part - I never knew it was Thomas Jefferson who said, "I cannot live without books" or that Ronald Reagan gave us "I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead." It's like the thrill of reading Shakespeare and coming across lines that are so much a part of our language, like "To be or not to be," and suddenly being awakened to their real origin. From "A is for America, the land that we love," to "Z....Strong and free, we will continue to be an inspiration to the world," this book is full of interesting facts, beautiful pictures, and inspirational words that, hopefully, this country will remember forever. Wish my kids were small again!As I read America, A Patriotic Primer, I found myself wishing I could have a "do over" on instilling an interest in American history in my own children. I see that the book is written so that it can be read to a 4 year old or a 10 year old. There is as little or as much information as the age requires. I see that this book would evoke curiosity in children. I own a copy and will keep it handy for as yet unborn grandchildren. I think it is a fitting Grandmother's shelf volume to be read when they arrive. Ms. Glasser's illustrations are wonderfully interesting and beautifully showcased. I love that Mrs. Cheney used the alphabet to instill important concepts, institutions, and figures in our country's history. I appreciate that she gave fair attention to women, minorities, leaders, soldiers, patriots, founders, artists........when you start really reading the 'fine print' the list is quite impressive. The beauty of the book is that it can be read over and over with a little more 'noticed' and learned each time. I think this book should be available to every child in America. It is a book that will instill deeper understanding and ownership of our American heritage. | ||||||||||||||||||||
AMERICA: A PATRIOTIC PRIMER is a colorful, well-written picture book that offers young readers an alphabetical introduction to historical highlights and prominent people in the American saga.
This is a unique book because it also allows parents to share with their kids fun facts and patriotic images which will open the door to family discussion about what makes America great. I can't wait to send this book to my young relatives.