Ainsley Earhardt
America, I'm So Glad You Were Born
Patriotic picture book that reads more as a values checklist than a narrative; serviceable for flag-waving moments but thin on character, conflict, or memorable storytelling.
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Picture book · ages 6–10 · 620L · 2017
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