Books with title I Pledge Allegiance

"Finally, here's a picture book that helps young children move beyond rote recitation of the Pledge to find meaning in its language. This is the book parents and teachers have been waiting for." —BOOKLIST (starred review)"I led a pigeon to the flag" . . . "and to the wee puppet" . . . "one nation, and a vegetable" . . . What was that again? Children in the United States have been reciting the Pledge of Allegiance since 1892 — and for about that long, they've found its big words confusing. Beloved children's book author Bill Martin Jr (BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?), fellow literacy expert Michael Sampson, and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Chris Raschka give America's children a hand, and explain this patriotic poem once and for all.

Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why was it written? What does it mean? Our Pledge of Allegiance tells the story behind the familiar words that schoolchildren learn and many recite every day. Written in clear and child-friendly language for readers in grades 3-6, the book also features children's illustrations that portray the Pledge from a child's perspective. Syl Sobel is a former newspaper reporter, a lawyer, and director of communications for a government agency. His daughters make their debut as illustrators with this book. Other books by Syl Sobel: How the U.S. Government Works (Barron's 1999) The U.S. Constitution and You (Barron's 2001) Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts 2d ed. (Barron's 2001)

Did you know the Pledge of Allegiance began as a childrens magazine poem in 1892? Since then it has been recited in schools, courts, and more. This title introduces students to history and meaning of the Pledge. Photo labels visually define glossary terms and other important words. Picture glossaries offer visual supports. Simple infographics further explain parts, location, and meanings specific to each title.

"Finally, here’s a picture book that helps young children move beyond rote recitation of the Pledge to find meaning in its language. This is the book parents and teachers have been waiting for." —BOOKLIST (starred review)"I led a pigeon to the flag" . . . "and to the wee puppet" . . . "one nation, and a vegetable" . . . What was that again? Children in the United States have been reciting the Pledge of Allegiance since 1892 — and for about that long, they've found its big words confusing. Beloved children's book author Bill Martin Jr (BROWN BEAR, BROWN BEAR, WHAT DO YOU SEE?), fellow literacy expert Michael Sampson, and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Chris Raschka give America's children a hand, and explain this patriotic poem once and for all.