L Is for Liberty (Reading Railroad Books) [Paperback]

Wendy Cheyette Lewison (Author), Laura Freeman Hines (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Reading Railroad Books

For more than a century, the Statue of Liberty has stood proudly in New York Harbor, welcoming people from near and far. Perfect for reading together with a young child, L Is for Liberty uses simple language and bold illustrations to celebrate the statue, her history, and the freedom she stands for.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (April 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0448432285
• ISBN-13: 978-0448432281
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Holidays & Festivals > General
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > United States > General
  • #44 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > Basic Concepts > Alphabet

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific 4th of July book!, August 23, 2004

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KSL "emma-and-me" (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: L Is for Liberty (Reading Railroad Books) (Paperback)

L is for Liberty is a book that is beautifully illustrated. I am looking forward to sharing this book with my daughter on the 4th of July. And introducing her to Lady Liberty and what she stands for. If I have a complaint it is that this book should also printed as a board book! A terrific addition to any home library!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Glad I took a chance on it., July 3, 2011

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Shari (New York) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: L Is for Liberty (Reading Railroad Books) (Paperback)

I bought this book to introduce my three and a half year old son to The Fourth of July and all it stands for. I think it does the job well-as well as any book could for a child that young. The illustrations are truly multi-cultural. My son especially loved the page with the fireworks. And, its especially good for a New Yorker or someone planning a trip to New York, because we will follow the book with a field trip to the Statue of Liberty. Oh, and even though it's called L is for Liberty, it is not an alphabet book. I would have given it five stars but my son enjoyed it once and didn't ask to hear it again. (I just gave it to him today). But if he doesn't ask for it again, I'm still glad to have marked the holiday with an appropriate book, and I would be surprised if he doesn't want to hear it again, especially when we go to see Lady Liberty.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another awesome Statue of Liberty book, August 11, 2010

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M. Heiss (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: L Is for Liberty (Reading Railroad Books) (Paperback)

I like that this book is very gung-ho on America. This is a great read-aloud book for young children. We also have the Step 2 "Statue of Liberty" (by Lucille Recht Penner) for early readers, and the EXCELLENT "The Story of the Statue of Liberty" (Betsy and Giulio Maestro) that is more suitable for third grade & up book reports.

I recommend all three. While they overlap on material, all three are very engaging and well-done.