Happy Fourth of July!

It's July 4th and the town is preparing for the big parade. Unexpectedly, all the garbage truck drivers are sick so Grandmother (who runs the business) takes on the job herself. Of course, mayhem ensues! Grandma Drove the Garbage Truck, by Katie Clark and illustrated by Amy Huntington is a delightful tale of a small town celebration.

For a fun, easy to read (it's for younger readers) about all those things we see around the Fourth of July, read Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags: the Story of the Fourth of July Symbols, by James Cross Giblin and illustrated by Ursula Arndt. My favorite chapter (no big surprise) was the one about the music. :-)

Reading Hermit With Dog