Groenink's cartoon-style illustrations jauntily animate Stiefel's account of how children helped ensure the Statue of Liberty would stand tall in New York Harbor. All rise to this evocative, empowering offering.

The backmatter includes fascinating informative material. Lively, colorful illustrations capturing the period depict diverse characters and wonderful perspectives. Readers will relish knowing that kids played a pivotal role in the campaign many actual quotes from children are included. Sparkling language movingly describes how everyday folks effect powerful change. An informative must-have for all libraries. This charming history title is a true inspiration for the present. Rich back matter includes a time line, photos, additional information, and a bibliography. The story of Lady Liberty's precarious beginnings shows how much can be accomplished when people band together. * Playful, engaging illustrations feature speech bubbles that quote outraged citizens. And with the help of everyday Americans (including many thousands of schoolchildren!) the Statue of Liberty rose skyward, torch ablaze, to welcome new immigrants for a life of freedom and opportunity!Ĭhana Stiefel's charming and immediate writing style is perfectly paired with Chuck Groenink's beautiful, slyly humorous illustrations. Soon, Pulitzer's campaign raised enough money to construct the pedestal. The next day, pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters poured in. He invited them to contribute whatever they could, no matter how small an amount, to raise funds to mount this statue. Then, Joseph Pulitzer (a poor Hungarian immigrant-cum-newspaper mogul) appealed to his fellow citizens.

Few of America's millionaires were willing to foot the bill. On America's 100th birthday, the people of France built a giant gift! It was one of the largest statues the world had ever seen - and she weighed as much as 40 elephants! And when she arrived on our shores in 250 pieces, she needed a pedestal to hold her up. true tale of cooperation among all ages. School Library Journal, starred reviewĪll rise to this evocative, empowering offering. * This charming history title is a true inspiration for the present. About the Book 'The true story of how schoolchildren helped fund the construction of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty in New York City.'-īook Synopsis How did 121,000 Americans save their most beloved icon? Here is an inspiring story about the power we have when we all work together!

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