The Story of America's Birthday

Teach your little historian about the founding of America with this exciting and educational board book about the history of this great country.
 This simple, engaging book introduces little ones to the story of the origins of America. Colorful illustrations paired with the toddler-friendly text help to explain the connection between the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, and today's Fourth of July festivities. Thoroughly researched, historically accurate, and accessible for even the youngest of children, The Story of America's Birthday helps kids understand the reasons we celebrate the birthday of our country every year. 

Patricia A. Pingry has written dozens of children's books and edited hundreds more. Among her best-known titles are the perennial bestsellers The Story of Christmas and The Story of Easter. Together these two titles have sold more than two million copies. Patricia lives in Nashville, Tennessee.  Patrick Corrigan had a passion for precision as a child and grew up patiently drawing and designing arts and crafts. His passion led him to study ceramics and art education, then to work as an art director in a busy studio for nearly a decade. Now Patrick specializes in illustrating books for younger readers; he draws best while listening to podcasts or dusty old records and drinking gallons of green tea. Patrick lives in Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, England.