Are you looking for the best Fourth of July books for kids? This post is going to explore the top picks from parents. All of these books have four stars and are parent approved!
Reading Encourages Imagination
I know you have heard it said reading encourages imagination. It’s true! Whether your child enjoys reading themselves or not, most children love to be read to. It’s a great way to encourage their creativity, autonomy, imagination, and more!
Reading opens up a larger vocabulary and new concepts for your child.
Reading is also a wonderful way to introduce topics in easy-to-understand ways for your child. So, if you are looking for the Best Fourth of July books for kids, look no further. Here are the top picks for this year.
Top Ten Fourth of July Books For Kids
- Ages three to six
- Easy read
- Fun and engaging
- Explores what freedom and democracy is
- For ages three to six
- Easy-to-understand concepts
- Engaging
- Fun
- Easy to understand
- Explains history in a fun and engaging way
- Beautiful illustrations
- Perfect for toddlers ages one to three
- Board book
- Easy to understand
- Beautiful illustrations
- Great for Daniel Tiger fans
- For ages three to seven
- Can be read together or on their own
- A sweet story about brother and sister
- Great for ages two to seven
- Heartwarming and sweet
- Fun to read as a family
- Explores the concept of what it means to be free
- Beautiful story of a niece and aunt
- Explores what the Pledge of Allegiance is
- Talk about freedom
- Great for children ages two to seven
- Seek and find book
- Interactive
- Engaging and fun
- Colorful and uses the Alpabet
- Encourages learning new words and vocabulary
- For ages two to five
- Explores the concept of the American Revolution
- Interactive and engaging
- For ages seven to nine
- Explores many concepts from the Revolution to freedom
- For children ages five to nine
- Beautiful illustrations
- Easy to understand wording and concepts
What Is America?
Written by Michelle Medlock Adams, What Is America explores what makes America well America. What are the attributes of this country? Also, what is freedom and democracy? These are all concepts that Michelle paints for little ones in this fun book. This book is geared towards the ages of three to six.
- Ages three to six
- Easy read
- Fun and engaging
- Explores what freedom and democracy is
F Is for Flag (Reading Railroad Books)
This engaging book explores the concept of a flag for children between the ages of three to six. What is it? Why do we have it? Also, what does our flag represent? This easy-to-understand book brings complex concepts and makes them simple for children. It was written by Wendy Cheyette Lewison.
- For ages three to six
- Easy-to-understand concepts
- Engaging
- Fun
Our Flag Was Still There: The True Story of Mary Pickersgill and the Star-Spangled Banner
Jessie Hartland paints a beautiful picture of the National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, The flag behind it, and the woman behind that flag. Who exactly was Mary Pickersgill? What did she have to do with the battle in 1812? These intriguing facts are explored in this easy-to-understand book. It brings facts to the forefront of a child’s mind and engages a young reader’s mind with beautiful illustrations.
- Easy to understand
- Explains history in a fun and engaging way
- Beautiful illustrations
Good Night America
Written by Adam Gamble, Good Night America is great for young toddlers. It is an engaging board book that takes the concepts of America and explains them in a simple way. There’s so much to love about America! From sea lions to the Golden Gate Bridge, this book paints beautiful pictures of amazing topics in America.
- Perfect for toddlers ages one to three
- Board book
- Easy to understand
- Beautiful illustrations
Daniel’s First Fireworks
If your child loves Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, they may enjoy this fun book! It is great for children between the ages of three and seven. It can be read to them or on their own. Daniel Tiger’s little sister is about to experience fireworks for the first time. What unfolds is a sweet and tender story about brother and sister sharing a precious time together. All while enjoying the Fourth of July!
- Great for Daniel Tiger fans
- For ages three to seven
- Can be read together or on their own
- A sweet story about brother and sister
The Berenstain Bears God Bless Our Country
This Berenstain Bears book is great for ages two to seven. The bears explore what it means to be free. All while celebrating the Fourth of July with a parade. As always, the Berenstain Bears explain hard-to-understand concepts easily and heartwarmingly. Additionally, this is an excellent read for the entire family!
- Great for ages two to seven
- Heartwarming and sweet
- Fun to read as a family
- Explores the concept of what it means to be free
I Pledge Allegiance
I Pledge Allegiance is a great book for children ages two to seven. This is a heartwarming story about an aunt and niece. Lobo will become a U.S. citizen at the same time her niece is learning the Pledge of Allegiance at school. So, they decide to practice the Pledge together. All while talking about what it means and creating memories together.
- Beautiful story of a niece and aunt
- Explores what the Pledge of Allegiance is
- Talk about freedom
- Great for children ages two to seven
I Spy 4th Of July
Who doesn’t love a fun game of I Spy? This engaging book will pull your toddler in, while introducing important topics. For ages two to five, your child will this seek-and-find book. It also uses the alphabet as a fun way to introduce new and exciting words and vocabulary.
- Seek and find book
- Interactive
- Engaging and fun
- Colorful and uses the Alpabet
- Encourages learning new words and vocabulary
- For ages two to five
If You Were a Kid During the American Revolution
If You Were A Kid During the American Revolution is part of the If You Were A Kid series. It takes an event in history and places your child in the midst of it! They will also learn what being a kid would’ve been like during this time. Children age seven to nine can explore alongside the kids in the book, face their challenges, and learn with them.
- Explores the concept of the American Revolution
- Interactive and engaging
- For ages seven to nine
The Fourth of July Story
Written by Alice Dalgliesh, The Fourth of July Story takes your child on a journey through the story of the Fourth of July. What did the colonists mean when they said they wanted freedom? How did the word get out? What happened during the Revolution? Alice paints a beautiful picture for children. She also brings history to life and makes it easy to understand exactly what happened.
- Explores many concepts from the Revolution to freedom
- For children ages five to nine
- Beautiful illustrations
- Easy to understand wording and concepts
One Last Note
If you are looking for a simple yet engaging book to explore the concepts and history behind the Fourth of July, these books are excellent! You cannot go wrong with any of these books for young children and beginning readers. Whether you want to talk about what a flag is, who created the original flag, or what exactly the Revolutionary War was, there is a book for that!
Books are a great way to teach wonderful concepts in an easy way. They can also introduce children to new words and vocabulary. These Fourth of July books for kids are all engaging and wonderful reads! So, don’t wait. Get to reading today!
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Hi there, I’m Jenna! I am a devoted mommy and wife. As well as an advocate for children and creating a peaceful atmosphere for those we love. I co-wrote Faith Actually: Living Life After Tragedy with my husband. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and currently working toward my Master’s in Positive Psychology. My number one desire is to create a peaceful home life for my family. My second desire is to share with you the tips I learn along the way!