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Description edit
Elizabeth the bear wakes up the American flag in the morning and puts it to bed at night. She acts as her father’s “flag keeper,” helping him with his daily tasks of raising the flag and retiring it for the evening. She soaks up the etiquette facts that Dad teaches her, including don’t leave... read more
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Organizations edit
- VFW Post: Many VFW Posts conduct disposal of unserviceable flag ceremonies on Flag Day.
- American Legion Post: Many American Legion Posts conduct disposal of unserviceable flag ceremonies on Flag Day.
First Sentence edit
Elizabeth barreled down the steps into the garage.
Glossary edit
- Flag etiquette: Ways Americans can demonstrate their respect to the U.S. flag - such as shining a spotlight on it at night, not letting it touch the ground, and giving a worn flag a proper retirement.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Teddy Bear Town. (standard series)
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Ages 4-8This is a good book for parents and children to read together. It includes a fiction story, several facts about flag etiquette, six discussion questions, and a suggested activity. The facts and questions reinforce the theme of flag etiquette. The book also tells you the proper way to fold an American flag. You can use a real flag to demonstrate this, or print a coloring sheet off the Internet and practice folding the paper flag. This book is also a good tool to use with Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, and to read in classrooms. It is a nice tie-in to patriotic holidays.
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