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My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty by Jen Arena

My Little Golden Book About the Statue of Liberty

Hardcover – Picture Book, May 8, 2018

Jen Arena

Random House Children's Books · Hardcover · May 8, 2018

Now the littlest readers can learn about how the Statue of Liberty came to be—and what it means to people all over the world.

19th Century U.S.U.S. HistorySymbols & Monuments
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Who it’s for
A child-friendly account traces the Statue of Liberty’s creation and meaning worldwide.
Themes
Statue of Liberty's creation, The statue's meaning worldwide, Community support for the statue
Genres
Symbols & Monuments, U.S. History, 19th Century U.S.

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Now the littlest readers can learn about how the Statue of Liberty came to be—and what it means to people all over the world. In this engaging book, preschoolers will learn the fascinating story behind the creation of the Statue of Liberty. Simple words and bright artwork bring to life the story of the people—a professor, a sculptor, a poet, a newspaperman—who helped establish this famous landmark.

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Little ones will learn that the torch was created first, in time for America's 100th birthday, and displayed in a park. And they'll gain a clear understanding of what the Statue of Liberty has always meant to people around the world. Fun facts, such as how schoolchildren gave their pennies to help pay for the base of the statue, complete this charming nonfiction Little Golden Book.

Liberty’s Creation

A child-friendly account traces the Statue of Liberty’s creation and meaning worldwide.

Come here for

  • How schoolchildren helped pay for the statue’s base
  • The torch’s first display in a park

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  • Simple words
  • Bright artwork

Where it sits

Symbols & Monuments99%
U.S. History30%
19th Century U.S.25%

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Publisher categories

  • 19th Century U.S.
  • Symbols & Monuments
  • Immigration & Emigration
Authors
Jen Arena
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
May 8, 2018
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Statue of Liberty's creation · The statue's meaning worldwide · Community support for the statue
Reading lane
19th Century U.S.