Children's Books About the Pledge of Allegiance

Authors Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson separate the Pledge of Allegiance into phrases, providing brief explanations of the meaning of words while Chris Raschka’s artwork further illuminates the meaning. For example, “allegiance” is defined as “loyalty” and illustrated by a dog wagging its tale. This light hearted approach makes learning the meanings of the words an enjoyable experience. Interesting historical information is also provided. Chris Raschka’s quirky ink and torn paper collages with their emphasis on the United States flag and the colors red, white, and blue, add greatly to the book’s impact. I recommend it for six- to ten-year-olds. Compare prices (Candlewick Press, 2002. ISBN: 0763616486)