{"product_id":"my-country-tis-of-thee-paperback-childrens-book","title":"My Country, 'Tis of Thee Paperback Children's Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty...\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ethe original 1831 song\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Samuel Francis Smith, brought to life for today's young patriots by Ainsley Bloomfield. Detailed, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ecompletely hand-drawn ink and watercolor illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accompany each line of the song. Through the character of a curious little girl, kids will honor America's flag, discover our history, and admire our splendid landscape while singing along to one of our best-loved patriotic songs. From rivers to reflecting pools, eagles to ensigns, mountains to monuments, classrooms to churches, and pilgrims to parades, the gentle images effortlessly teach the meaning of liberty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a tune borrowed from Britain's \"God Save the King\" and from German anthems, \"My Country, 'Tis of Thee\" was first sung by children at an 1831 Independence Day celebration. It has endured because of its timeless simplicity, wonder, and joy; and because it is easy and fun to sing. Your children may want to use the book as a guide while singing along to a recording.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe illustrator is donating a dollar on each copy of the paperback edition to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation Homeless Veterans' Program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe paperback edition will be available on July 1st, 2026. It will be printed in the USA on high-quality, 100-pound, USA-made paper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a perfect gift for young Americans ages 4+ as we celebrate our country's 250th birthday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Illustrations by A.C.B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550270247073,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/3755\/3569\/files\/MyCountry_TisofTheefrontcover.png?v=1781655473","url":"https:\/\/illustrationsbyacb.com\/products\/my-country-tis-of-thee-paperback-childrens-book","provider":"Illustrations by A.C.B.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}