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Or a give away.  The blog injuries have been healed, and although I’m still crazy busy, I need to write.  And if I’m going to write, why shouldn’t I inflict it on the world? No reason at all, that’s why!

Anyway, to get the ball rolling and hopefully entice old readers back and maybe a few new readers to boot, I’m starting off with a review and a give away.

*Disclaimer.  I know and like the author of this book. She’s a friend, and if I could kidnap her and make her come live in Texas, I would.  I did attempt to give as honest review as possible, but it’s possible that my love for Amelia has colored my judgment.  However, is it surprising that a wonderful person wrote a wonderful book? No, it is not.

One Nation Under God: A Book for Little Patriots by Amelia Hamilton is a must have for every young child’s library.   With sweet illustrations and well-written verse, Amelia covers the “bones” of our nation’s history and government (from the presidents on Mt. Rushmore, to our first naval vessels and the pipes and drums of the Revolutionary War.) .

Although marketed as a counting book, it’s only a counting book in the loosest sense of the term.  The numbers are a vehicle for the history, not the other way around. (For reference, I’m thinking of Richard Scarry’s Best Counting Book Ever as a traditional counting book.  It’s also interminable.  By 60 I’m ready to turn the kid’s parent’s in for letting him roam unsupervised just to stop the dang counting!)

The illustrations have a sweet, classic feel, but they’re fun, too.  For example, the four presidents of Mt. Rushmore are all looking up at the “thought bubbles” illustrating their presidencies, and the Supreme Court Chief Justice tug-of-war is perfection.
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I love having the girls read this book to the boys, because though it’s aimed at younger kids, the girls get a great refresher on the basics of American History and Government.  In fact, adults might just learn a few things they didn’t know. I know I did.

Whether you’re studying American History or just want to give your child the best books around, I highly recommend One Nation Under God: A Book for Little Patriots. And for one lucky reader, you can win an autographed copy for your own little patriot!  Just leave a comment to enter.

And while you’re waiting to see if you won, you can buy copies for friends, family, and local libraries here.

(The drawing will be held May 15.  You can get added entries by tweeting or sharing via facebook.  Just be sure to leave a comment on the blog for each method of entry.)

UPDATE: You must leave a comment for each method of entry to receive extra entries.   For example, if you share it on facebook and twitter, you should leave 3 comments.  I can’t seem to figure out who used the Share This app at the bottom. Also, your on the honor system. Don’t be a weasley liar.

We have a winner: Corrine!  I’ll get your book in the mail as soon as I get your address.  Everybody else, buy your copy here or at Amazon or, ya know, where ever you see it for sale.