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Celebrate our military heroes and our country with this wonderful collection of patriotic picture books for any of our patriotic holidays throughout the year.
These picture books will help kids not only honor our veterans – those who have served in the military, but also learn more about our nation’s history.
In addition to reading about Veteran’s Day, we can also read about our flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. You will find lots of inspiration with these patriotic picture books!
Patriotic Picture Books
Fill your book basket with a great collection of patriotic picture books. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them on Amazon by clicking the images below.
H is for Honor | Children will discover why drill sergeants have to be so tough, what it means to be patriotic and why we need Special Forces such as the Navy SEALS, the Green Berets and the Army Rangers. H is for Honor also explains why the annual Army/Navy football game is more than just a game, how much letters from home mean to soldiers, how often military families have to move and what life on base is like.
America’s White Table | The White Table is set in many mess halls as a symbol for and remembrance to service members fallen, missing, or held captive in the line of duty. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit.
The Wall | A young boy and his father visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Hero Dad | Beginning with the statement “My dad is a superhero,” a young boy shares information about activities engaged in by his father, an American soldier stationed in what looks to be the Middle East.
Hero Mom | The moms in the book are superheroes. They may not leap over tall buildings, and they may not have superhuman speed. But these moms construct buildings, fly planes, and make tanks roll.
America: A Patriotic Primer | A succinct history of the United States, an ABC of the principles on which this country was founded, and a book for children and families to pore over, discuss, and cherish.
America the Beautiful | From his unique perspective as the great, great grandnephew of “America the Beautiful” writer, Katharine Lee Bates, Chris Gall transforms this beloved patriotic song into monumental works of art–from purple mountain majesties to gleaming alabaster cities.
The Pledge of Allegiance | The text of the Pledge of Allegiance is illustrated with stunning photographs of American landscapes, monuments, and flags. The meaning of the pledge, its history, and information about the flag are included.
Corduroy’s Fourth of July | Follow Corduroy and his friends as the celebrate the Fourth of July.
F is for Flag | F Is for Flag shows in simple terms how one flag can mean many things: a symbol of unity, a sign of welcome, and a reminder that-in good times and in bad-everyone in our country is part of one great big family.
L is for Liberty | L Is for Liberty uses simple language and bold illustrations to celebrate the statue, her history, and the freedom she stands for.
The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans | When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever.
Granddad Bud: A Veteran’s Day Story | When a young boy’s great-grandfather comes to his school to talk about Veterans Day, the boy is unsure what to expect. Why exactly do we celebrate Veterans Day – and will his classmates be interested in what Granddad Bud has to say?
The Fourth of July Story | Make history come alive in this accessible story of America’s birthday.
Hats off for the Fourth of July | This is one small town parade readers shouldn’t miss! It starts with music and drums. What will come next? Cowboys on horseback? The baseball team? The fire engine? Or Miss Eelgrass with the green hair? And when the parade’s over and the streets start to clear, another spectacle is waiting up in the sky.
Have you read any of these patriotic picture books? Which books would you add to the list?
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