On the Fourth of July: A Sparkly Picture Book about Independence Day -- Maggie C. Rudd, Hardcover

Happy birthday, America! This picture book celebrates patriotism, community, and summertime from the dynamic duo that brought you I'll Hold Your Hand.

We lift our flags high above us in pride, waving stars and stripes with red, white, and blue. It's America's birthday, and that means cookouts, parades, and fireworks. When the cookouts are over and the pool gates are closed, families will walk from their houses, parade into town, and look to the stars. Surrounded by neighbors and friends, they will watch the fireworks show in wonder as it glitters and sparkles and paints the sky in celebration of Independence Day!

On the Fourth of July is an energetic picture book from Maggie C. Rudd, with sparkling illustrations by Elisa Chavarri, that serves as a joyous ode to American pride and uplifting traditions in our country.

Author: Maggie C. Rudd
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 06/13/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780374390143
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2023
School Library Journal 06/01/2023 pg. 56

About the Author

Maggie C. Rudd is the author of I'll Hold Your Hand, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri. She is from rural North Carolina, where she lives with her family. On the Fourth of July, you can find her camped out under the fireworks eating Popsicles.

Elisa Chavarri is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including I'll Hold Your Hand by Maggie C. Rudd and the Pura Belpré Honor-winning book Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano / Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello. Originally from Lima, Peru, she did much of her growing up in Northern Michigan, where she now resides with her husband and two small children.