Book Thoughts: My Fourth of July (Spinelli)

• the main character’s energy is palpable!
• lots of Fourth of July excitement–parades, foods & traditions
• clean language

Type: picture book
Ages: 4-8
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Illustrator: Larry Day

This is one of many picture books surrounding the fun holiday, but it’s one of our favorites. So much energy and excitement! A day unlike any other all year with special activities and treats. It tuckers the main boy out in the end, as it would any of us. 🙂