Today is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, a day that commemorates the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, and recognizes “all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens.” We’d like to celebrate by recommending these children’s books.
Duck for President by Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin, ill. In this silly book, Duck is tired of working for Farmer Brown, so he eventually runs for President!
Grace for President by Kelly Dipucchio, LeUyen Pham, ill. Grace is inspired when she learns there has never been a female U.S. President. She decides to run for school president. This story is a fun way to learn about the electoral college.
Granddaddy’s Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box by Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein, James E. Ransome, ill. A touching story where a young boy witnesses his grandfather going to the polls for the first time.
Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris, ill. A picture book exploring facts about the Statue of Liberty, and why we can see her right foot.
Vote! By Eileen Christelow Have you ever wondered how the voting process works? This book follows the process from the very beginning and is told in comic-book style to keep young readers engaged from cover to cover.
We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States illustrations and foreword by David Catrow The Preamble to the Constitution is illuminated for younger readers through illustration.
What Can a Citizen Do by Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris, ill. This book by author Dave Eggers and illustrator Shawn Harris talks about how unrelated actions, like planting a tree or joining a cause, can contribute to citizenship.
