If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty.
Have you seen her?
She's in New York.
She's holding a torch.
And she's in mid-stride, moving forward.
But why?
In this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction for kids, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential of an entire country's creation.
An ideal patriotic gift for kids, this book as received accolades from a number of reputable publications:
A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year"Thought-provoking."
– Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books, starred review"A timely immigrant's tale."
– Shelf Awareness, starred review"Crucial."
– Publishers Weekly, starred review"Heartfelt throughout and indisputable timely."
– Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Unique and important."
– School Library Journal, starred review"Vital."
– School Library Connection, starred review"As enlightening as it is charming."
– The New York Times"Witty, moving."
– The Wall Street Journal