Happy Birthday, America
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Jacket Notes: Mary Pope Osborne (the Magic Tree House series) joins in a family’s small-town Fourth of July celebration in Happy Birthday, America, illus. by Peter Catalanotto. Thickly applied watercolors depict the festivities, including a pet parade, picnic, concert and fireworks. An author’s note details the origins of Independence Day traditions.
For more Independence Day reading ideas for all ages:
Enjoy a reading with Miles and William Rabun, the young authors of My Grandma’s Backyard. There will also be a discussion about what it’s like to be a young author, and where Miles and William got their ideas.
The presentation includes an Djembe demonstration of using rhythm to write along with a fun song and dance! You can also hear about how a family project turned into a family venture and the important values of investment, planning and giving back to the community.
Learn about how My Grandma’s Backyard was made, from the initial idea to the finished product.
When? Wednesday, July 2, 3;30 pm
Where? Vance Chavis Library, 900 S. Benbow Road
Butterfly Count
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Jacket Notes: In this lushly illustrated introduction to butterflies, a young girl volunteers with her mother to join the annual Fourth of July butterfly count on a prairie restoration project founded by her great-great-grandmother. A short guide to some commonly found butterflies and notes on watching and attracting butterflies are included.
This book was recommended by Children’s Specialist, Linda Williams. To receive monthly reading recommendations for preschoolers, as well as library information and craft ideas, sign up for our eNewsletter, Raising Readers.
Here are some great booklists.
Greensboro Public Library’s recommended books for babies, toddler’s and preschoolers
Recommended Reading for Children and their Families
Education World’s Summer Reading List arranged by grade level
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