I Pledge Allegiance Big Book [Paperback]

Bill Martin Jr. (Author), Michael Sampson (Author), Chris Raschka (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

"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.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Michael Sampson says, "I have a deep love for this country and the Pledge - I get goose bumps every time I recite it. This book makes the Pledge come alive for kids with language they can understand." Dr. Sampson is the author of many books for children, as well as books about literacy for adults.

Chris Raschka is the illustrator of many books, including the concrete poetry anthology A POKE IN THE I, edited by Paul B. Janeczko, a NEW YORK TIMES Best Illustrated Children’s Book; and the Caldecott Honor Book YO! YES? Chris Raschka says, "My parents have always respectfully refused to recite the Pledge of Allegiance - my father for religious reasons and my mother because she was born in Vienna. And that’s why I was drawn to this project. In America, we each have the freedom to choose, including the freedom to choose whether or not to say the Pledge."

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (June 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763628158
• ISBN-13: 978-0763628154
• Product Dimensions: 20.5 x 0.2 x 17.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #913,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What Our Pledge Really Means....., October 4, 2002

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Roz Levine - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Pledge Allegiance (Hardcover)

Every morning millions of children stand and face the flag, place their hands over their hearts, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. But what do these 31 words really mean? Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson have taken the pledge apart, and explained each word (pledge: A pledge is a promise), or phrase (one nation: Our states and territories have bonded together to form one nation. One nation means one country), in simple, kid-friendly language. Add to that some history, fun facts, witty asides, and the clever artwork of award winning illustrator, Chris Raschka, and you have the makings of an engaging, entertaining, and informative book. Perfect for youngsters 6 and older, I Pledge Allegiance is a creative and straightforward look at the meaning behind America's most often recited words, and works well with Syl Sobel's Our Pledge Of Allegiance.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT GREAT GREAT BOOK!, February 2, 2011

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N.F. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: I Pledge Allegiance (Hardcover)

Everyone should own a copy of this book! It is a great book to introduce kids to what the flag salute is all about!
Must have!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Pledge Allegiance, December 6, 2008

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L. Miller - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Pledge Allegiance (Paperback)

Wonderful Book! This is a great way to teach little kids what the meaning of the flag is to our great country. My 5 year old and 2 year old are already reciting the pledge.