The Impossible Patriotism Project

The Impossible Patriotism Project

Authors

Linda Skeers

Illustrator

Ard Hoyt

Publisher

Dial Books for Young Readers

Publication Year

2007

ISBN

9780142413913

Pages

32 pages

Genre

realism

Format

picturebook

Item Type

Fiction

Annotation

Caleb has a hard time coming up with a way to symbolize patriotism for Presidents' Day until he realizes that his dad, who is away from home in the military, is what patriotism is all about.

Grade Level

PK-1

Diversity Topics

Family Relationships; Military families; father in the military

Main Character

boy

Race/Ethnicities

White

Family Formation

mother and father

Awards

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2008
Horned Toad Tales, 2008-2009
Nominee

Keywords

patriotism; school project; ideas; arts and crafts; President's Day

Diversity Impact

direct

The Impossible Patriotism Project

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