The Flag Keeper

by Stacy Juba, Larry Drumtra (Illustrator)

Overview

ON SALE! This title can also be purchased as part of the Teddy Bear Town Children's E-Book Bundle. The Flag Keeper is designed to teach children about U.S. flag etiquette through an educational fiction story and simple illustrations geared toward young readers. It also includes discussion questions, flag facts, and an activity. Elizabeth may be a little bear, but she treats the American flag with big respect. Elizabeth wakes up the American flag in the morning and puts it to bed at night. She acts as her father's "flag keeper," helping him with his daily tasks of raising the flag and retiring it for the evening. She soaks up the etiquette facts that Dad teaches her, including don't leave the flag out in the dark without a spotlight. When Dad leaves for a business trip, it frustrates Elizabeth that their flag will be stuck in a boring garage. Every flag she sees reminds her of her job as flag keeper. Elizabeth grows determined to make her father proud by proving she can raise the flag herself and follow all the rules of flag etiquette. Reviewers, newspapers and book bloggers have said:
- "I give this book a Ten."
- "Excellent educational book filled with information all American children should know."
- "A terrific way for parents and kids to spend time together."
- "Very informative and carries a special spirit of patriotism."

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012378804
Publisher:	Stacy Juba
Publication date:	04/02/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Stacy Juba has published books for adults, teens, and children. Her titles include the adult mystery/romantic suspense novels Twenty-Five Years Ago Today and Sink or Swim, the young adult books Dark Before Dawn and Face-Off, and the Teddy Bear Town Children's E-Book Bundle.

Editorial Reviews

In my capacity with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, I see dozens of patriotic publications each year. The Flag Keeper is unique in its approach to younger children. While it deals with important and somewhat detailed information, it does so in a clear and simple way that children can understand and even personalize. I would encourage all true patriots with children to purchase a copy to start their 'little patriots' off on the right foot.

Steve Van Buskirk, Director of Programs,

In my capacity with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, I see dozens of patriotic publications each year. The Flag Keeper is unique in its approach to younger children. While it deals with important and somewhat detailed information, it does so in a clear and simple way that children can understand and even personalize. I would encourage all true patriots with children to purchase a copy to start their 'little patriots' off on the right foot.

VFW National Headquarters - Steve Van Buskirk, Director of Programs,

A wonderful story about Elizabeth, who through life's day-to-day adventures learns how to care for and display the flag. An excellent read!

American Legion National Headquarters - Mike Buss, Deputy Director, Americanism,

A wonderful story about Elizabeth, who through life's day-to-day adventures learns how to care for and display the flag. An excellent read!

Mike Buss, Deputy Director, Americanism,

Simple color illustrations follow the bear girl Elizabeth, as she learns how to treat a flag with proper respect, and why one should never fly it upside down except in emergency (an upside-down flag is a plea for immediate help from the police or anyone else available!) A handful of flag facts and discussion questions such as 'How would you describe 'flag etiquette' to a friend?' round out this excellent educational book filled with information all American children should know.

The Midwest

Simple color illustrations follow the bear girl Elizabeth, as she learns how to treat a flag with proper respect, and why one should never fly it upside down except in emergency (an upside-down flag is a plea for immediate help from the police or anyone else available!) A handful of flag facts and discussion questions such as 'How would you describe 'flag etiquette' to a friend?' round out this excellent educational book filled with information all American children should know.

Book Review - The Midwest