Children’s Books for the Fourth of July

There are two sides to every story, and this book takes an interesting look at England’s King George III’s side of the story during the American Revolution. It travels across the Atlantic to teach readers about King George’s upbringing and explores how a king became a tyrant.

This endearing picture book looks at the American flag’s many homes, from school yards, to boats, to neighborhood houses. Easy to follow and easier to love.

So often we only hear about the Founding Fathers, but this book takes a look at the women behind the American Revolution. It shines the spotlight on heroines such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Mercy Otis Warren and more as they helped build a new nation.

America’s music inspired a nation and this picture book explores the lyrics behind one of America’s most iconic tunes. Lynn Munsinger’s adorable drawings join Irving Berlin’s lyrics to bring out the singer in everyone.

This colorful picture book follows one town’s parade, complete with jugglers, baton twirlers, a marching band, and more. The story is simple but fun and the drawings are as exciting and festive as fireworks.

This story is a fun take on five of the more popular Founding Fathers. From George Washington to Ben Franklin, these short tales on their beginnings and roles in the American Revolution are accompanied by delightful illustrations. Follow them as they grow up and team up to unite a nation.

This colorful book follows one town’s celebration of Independence Day. Music, sparks and balloons fill the pages and capture the spirit of this festive day.

Paul Revere wasn’t the only one who made a famous midnight run. Sybil Ludington was only 16 when she answered her nation’s call for heroes, and she and her horse rode for miles to alert her countrymen about the approaching British soldiers. This inspiring look at Sybil’s life reminds us that anyone can change history with a little courage.

No country is complete without its flag, and this book celebrates the stars and stripes so commonly seen across our nation. It combines poetry and history to explore the American flag’s origins, design, and the inspiring role it’s played over the centuries.

Two-time Newbery Honor author Alice Dalgliesh’s The Fourth of July Story transports readers back to that historic day when colonists became Americans. Enjoy a trip to Philadelphia and join the bells in celebrating the birth of a nation.

This popular rhyme is accompanied by illustrations to immerse readers in the night Paul Revere took his famous ride. The pages’ designs include documents, coins, and letters to give the book a historic feel.

Molly Pitcher followed her husband into the army behind the one and only George Washington. She provided water to soldiers on the battlefield, but after her husband was injured, she grabbed his cannon and continued to fight. Join this extraordinary heroine as she explores the darker side of the Revolution.

This classic ballad is brought to life in a richly illustrated edition for the the whole family to share. Woody Guthrie’s powerful lyrics and Kathy Jakobsen’s detailed paintings invite readers on a journey across the country, creating an unforgettable portrait of our diverse land and the people who live it.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson didn’t always agree, but this book explores their teamwork in a colorful and creative look at their differences and similarities. Award winners Barbara Kerley and Edwin Fotheringham researched the lives of these two great men to deliver an accurate but witty biography to young children.