For more than a century, the Statue of Liberty has stood proudly in New York Harbor, welcoming people from near and far. Perfect for reading together with a young child, L Is for Liberty uses simple language and bold illustrations to celebrate the statue, her history, and the freedom she stands for.
Wendy Cheyette Lewison has written many books for children, including a Bank Street College Children's Book of the Year, Going to Sleep on the Farm. She lives in Westchester County, New York. —(from Simon & Schuster's website)
L Is for Liberty (Paperback) by Wendy Cheyette Lewison teaching young children the cost of freedom, the price of liberty and how others have sacrificed for your freedom.
This was a great, simple book for teaching about the origins of the Statue of Liberty. My 6 year old kept saying "I didn't know that!" and really enjoyed it!