Sweet Land of Liberty

Many kids know the song, “My Country Tis of Thee,” but they probably don’t know why America is the sweet land of liberty. Enter author Callista Gingrich and illustrator Susan Aciero with their new children’s book, Sweet Land of Liberty. Featuring full color illustrations throughout and told through the eyes of Ellis the Elephant, Sweet Land of Liberty takes children on an entertaining and educational tour through American history, revealing exactly what makes our nation exceptional and unique. Beginning at Ellis Island, Ellis the Elephant travels back through time, partaking in the pivotal events that shaped our nation’s unique history and character. Along the way, Ellis meets historical figures such as the Pilgrims, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, and Martin Luther King, who teach Ellis why America is great. Ellis, and his young readers, learn why the Boston Tea Party was important, what the Constitution means, the value of hard work and innovation, and more. Sweet Land of Liberty will delight young and adult readers alike while explaining why America is the greatest country on earth.