BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS

Celebrate the U.S.A. (page 3)

CHILDREN'S

Released: June 1, 1996

YANKEE DOODLE

by Steven Kellogg, illustrated by Steven Kellogg

"Kellogg has also provided fascinating notes about the history of the song and glosses about antiquated expressions. (Picture book/folklore. 4-8)"

The full text of Yankee Doodle finds a perfect counterpart in exhilarating pictures of the little hero's romp through the Revolutionary War. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Oct. 1, 1995

MY FELLOW AMERICANS

by Alice Provensen, illustrated by Alice Provensen

"Back matter includes Provensen's observations and reflections on her choices for inclusion and an index of names. (Picture book/nonfiction. 4-8)"

A love song to America inspired by its people, with names familiar and less known. Read full book review >

Cover art for HURRAY FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 23, 1992

HURRAY FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY

by Wendy Watson, illustrated by Wendy Watson

"A pleasure. (Picture book. 4-8)"

In the manner of Watson's other engaging holiday books (A Valentine for You, 1991), a simple narrative of a small-town family's Fourth of July celebration (``Everything is red, white, and blue, even breakfast''), interspersed with lively traditional verse (``Strawberry, blueberry, cream of tartum,/ Tell me the initials of your sweetheartum''). Read full book review >