June
 
Volusia Reads Stories!
Week of June 30th
June 30th Theme: U.S.A.
Books for Babies and Toddlers
Hello, America!
by Martha Day Zschock

A colorful introduction to America follows a parent and child eagle throughout a celebratory day that highlights historical events and landmarks.
Colors of the national parks
by Jenny Miriam

Babies and toddlers will love learning about the 10 most visited national parks in the US, which are filled with color!
Picture Books
How to make a cherry pie and see the U.S.A.
by Marjorie Priceman

Traveling around the United States to gather all the materials she will need to make her tasty cherry pie, a little girl stops in New Mexico to purchase the perfect clay for her mixing bowl, Washington for wood for her rolling pin, and Hawaii for the sand she will need to make her own glass measuring cup. 
Blue sky white stars
by Sarvinder Naberhaus

A poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's history, landscape, and symbols.
Apple pie 4th of July
by Janet S. Wong

Celebrating cultural diversity, a wonderful picture book follows a spirited Chinese-American girl as she tries to convince her mother and father that selling Chinese food on this all-American holiday is not acceptable, but as the parade passes by and fireworks color the night sky, she learns a valuable lesson. 
On the Fourth of July
by Maggie C. Rudd

Celebrating community, summertime and the Fourth of July, this picture book depicts families watching the fireworks show as it glitters and sparkles and paints the night sky. 
Happy birthday, America
by Mary Pope Osborne

Three generations of a family join in a lively small-town celebration of Independence Day, including a parade, a picnic, music, and fireworks.
Red, White, and Boom!
by Lee Wardlaw

Children are invited to travel across the country for a city parade, a beach picnic and fireworks in the park with this poetic celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make the Fourth of July, America's birthday, so special.
Easy Readers
Fourth of July mice!
by Bethany Roberts

A skill-building story features a riotous group of patriotic mice who dress up in historical outfits to participate in a parade, picnic, baseball game and sack race before sharing sparklers and watching a fireworks display. 
Independence day
by Lori Dittmer

A kindergarten-level introduction to Independence Day, covering the holiday's history, popular traditions, and such defining symbols as flags and parades.
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