This week’s picture book ties into the patriotic theme of last Tuesday’s Independence Day. If you’ve ever wondered why people started using flags, and what flags have flown over America, this book is for you and your kiddos. It’s a great Morning Basket read!

What are the names of the flags below, that are featured in the book? They each have a name, such as The Taunton Flag and the Fort Moultrie flag. After reading the above book, you will know! I snapped these photos when visiting Colonial Days this past week.

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars! The author/illustrator Cheryl Harness has such a beautiful style. I love that she tells the story of how flags in general got started, and then the different flags involved in the American Revolutionary War. Then she explains the beginning of the U.S. flag, Francis Hopkinson, Betsy Ross, and the story of the Star-Spangled Banner anthem and flag. It’s such a beautiful book! I highly recommend it for ages 8 and up. With younger ages you could still use it, but just point to pictures in the book and talk about them or read one sentence per page.