Me as an American

 Bates, K. L. (2013). America the beautiful: Together we stand. New York, NY: Orchard Books.

This is a large picture book using the lyrics to America the Beautiful; as the story-line and quotes from American presidents are on the pages.

Crane, C. (2000). S is for sunshine: A Florida alphabet. Chelsea, MI: Sleeping Bear Press. 

A beautifully illustrated alphabet book where all the examples given contain something or someone related to Florida.

Gibbons, G. (1982). Christmas time. New York, NY: Holiday House. 

This picture book explains the history and the meaning of the Christmas Holiday. This book tells why people celebrate including their religious beliefs. 

Loomis, C. (2004). The 10 best things about my dad. New York, NY: Cartwheel Books.

This book explains all the wonderful things about dad through rhyming. 

Rotner, S. (2010). Senses at the seashore. Minneapolis, MN: Millbrook Press. 

This book tell what children see, hear, smell, touch and taste at the beach.